Why might Cornelius area patients require dental crowns?

Dr. Carl McMillan believes in providing Cornelius patients with a wide range of aesthetic and restorative services. This includes restorations such as dental crowns.

Dental crowns are common in dentistry. These restorations are used to cover teeth that are damaged or weak. They are also used to restore dental implants. Dental implants are tooth replacement solutions used by dentists to repair the smile after tooth loss. Dental crowns may also be fused to false teeth called pontics to create a dental bridge. These versatile restorations are available at the Cary and Cornelius Holistic Dental Centers.

Dental crowns are made of porcelain, a material that is typically used in restorative dentistry because it mimics the appearance of natural tooth enamel. This ensures that the restorations are beautiful and blend in seamlessly with the smile. Dr. Carl McMillan finds that most patients are appropriate candidates for these restorations, sometimes called caps. This is because they cover the top and sides of a tooth, like a cap covers the head, and they are bonded in place for many years of restoration.

Dr. Carl McMillan often speaks with patients about the process of receiving a dental crown. Preparation is necessary to remove enamel from the tooth and to have impressions made. The impressions, which are molds, are sent to a ceramist for the creation of the crown. Within about a week, the new crown comes back to the dental office, as does the patient, and he or she gets a new restoration during the second appointment. The process is simple, painless, and can provide a restorative solution that will last a long time.

At Cary and Cornelius Holistic Dental Centers, we encourage patients to learn about dental crowns and other restorations meant to repair the smiles. If you live in the community and you want to work with a quality dental team with comprehensive care, contact Dr. Carl McMillan today.

Holistic Dental Centers in Cary and Cornelius, NC offer many general and cosmetic options, designed to protect patients’ oral health, as well as overall health and well-being.

Dr. Carl McMillan is a holistic dentist with a medical degree from the College of Dental Medicine of the Medical University of South Carolina. Due to his expertise, he was honored with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) presidency. He is compassionate towards patients and committed to providing them with safe, toxic-free dental treatments to help them maintain a happy and healthy smile.

Dr. Luis Crespo obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. An IAOMT member, he believes prevention is the best medicine and strives to educate both patients and parents on the benefits of maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit. He has served underprivileged communities across the world.

Dr. Erin Wilbanks graduated from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She is an accredited IAOMT member, is SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) certified and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.