Dental Crowns
Do you have a damaged or decayed tooth that is causing you pain or even making you hesitant to smile?
Dr. Grant Heller can treat a wide range of dental conditions and restore your damaged teeth with custom-made dental crowns.
Discover how easy dental crown treatment can be at our Victoria, TX, dental practice...
Experiencing a Dental Emergency?
Reasons You May Need a Dental Crown
An accident or sports injury can lead to structural damage to your teeth. Dental crowns cap the entire outer surface of a tooth, placing a protective armor over a deep crack or fracture.
Sometimes, decay is too extensive for a filling, inlay, on onlay. Crowns are one of the best ways to reinforce a weakened tooth and protect the structure from further dental decay.
If an infection reaches the tooth's inner chamber, you will likely need a root canal and crown to repair the damage. It is important to treat the infection as soon as possible before it causes an abscess or spreads to the bone.
Teeth with discoloration, uneven dimensions, or other cosmetic flaws can also be treated with a dental crown. While we will first attempt more conservative methods, sometimes it is best to conceal the entire tooth with a dental crown.
If you are missing a tooth or need an extraction, we can repair the gap in your smile with an implant-supported crown. A dental implant is placed within the jaw to anchor a prosthetic tooth without altering the adjacent natural teeth.
Find Out If You Need Treatment... Contact Us Today
While dental conditions often present noticeable symptoms, it is possible you have a tooth problem without even knowing it. The only way to find out if you need a crown is to schedule an appointment with our dentist. Dr. Heller can provide a thorough exam to accurately diagnose your condition and determine if a crown is needed.
Protect your teeth and your long-term oral health by scheduling a visit today. You can reach our office in Victoria, TX, online or by calling:
(361) 575-0237
“I Would Highly Recommend This Office..."
"...The entire staff treated me with great respect, monitoring my dental fear, stress and high anxiety levels throughout each appointment. They did blood pressure and pulse rate checks, gave me breaks whenever needed, explained each procedure before hand and had a stress ball waiting for me at each appointment. My only regret is that I do not live here permanently to keep this office as my only dentist!" Sherrie Brown - 5-Star Review
Why We Offer CEREC Technology
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. This may sound complicated, but is actually a system that greatly simplifies the process of getting a dental crown. There are several advantages to CEREC...
Speed
Historically, dentists would outsource crown production to a lab, forcing patients to wait weeks for the finished product. Meanwhile, CEREC crowns are designed and fabricated here in the office and are typically ready in less than an hour.
Precision
CEREC uses computer-assisted design (CAD) and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) to transform precise digital impressions into a blueprint for your crown. This means your crown is precisely crafted to your smile, looks like your other teeth, and complements your bite.
Protection
In the past, patients would wear a temporary crown while they waited on the lab-made permanent version. CEREC eliminates the need for temporary crowns, giving you the necessary oral health protection before you walk out the door.
Select Crowns Made From Porcelain For the Best of Both Worlds
Ditch the Wait for a Permanent Crown At Our Convenient Dental Office
Having a broken, damaged, or exposed tooth can feel nerve-wracking. While crowns are the most frequently applied dental restoration (as stated by the American College of Prosthodontists), you may have a few worries about them.
Many patients fear that once their tooth is damaged, they will have to wait weeks or even months for a dental crown. Even if they receive a temporary crown, they may have another thing to worry about. While temporary crowns can be helpful, they mean that patients would have to return to the dentist for more dental care.
At our Victoria dental practice, you won't have to worry about restoring a tooth for much longer. Instead of placing a temporary crown, we will use our state-of-the art CEREC machine to craft a crown that looks just like a natural tooth. Whether you have experienced tooth decay or are about to have a root canal, our CEREC machine can alleviate at least some of your dental worries.
We Also Offer Lab-Made Options
While same-day crowns are a fantastic option for many of our Victoria patients, there are still reasons why we might recommend a traditional lab-made crown.
CEREC restorations are all made from dental porcelain, a strong material that matches the color of your natural teeth. However, some patients may opt for a different material based on their budget or needs. In addition to porcelain, the lab can create dental crowns out of a variety of materials including zirconia, gold, and porcelain fused to metal. During your consultation, we can discuss all of the options and determine if you are a better candidate for a CEREC crown or a lab-made dental crown.
Choose a Dental Team That Truly Cares for You
When you visit a dentist for a broken or damaged tooth, you may feel nervous, especially if you are already in pain.
At Grant Heller, DDS, Family Dentistry, our goal is to make you feel at ease from the moment that you walk into the door. That way, you feel comfortable and cared for during your treatment.
For our dental team, every detail is important, both big and small. Whether that means our convenient text reminders before an appointment or a same-day crown as you wait for your permanent one, we will aim to give you exceptional dental care.
If you need help with a decayed or injured tooth, reach out to our Victoria, TX, dentistry practice or call
(361) 575-0237
"I really like that I am treated
like a member of the family."
5-Star Reviews From Our Victoria, TX, Patients
Angela Meuth
2022
The staff is so friendly and makes you feel as if your part of their family. Like most people, i dont like going to the dentist, but they all do their best to make it as comfortable as they possibly can. Highly recommend Dr. Grant.
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Diana Rodriquez
2019
I really like that I am treated like a member of the family being well cared for and being concerned about, very professional help and great work ethics
View On GoogleThe Dental Crown Attachment Process In Action
A durable dental crown can fit over a damaged tooth or a dental implant. You can choose from lab-created options like porcelain-fused-metal or zirconia, as well as a CEREC-made porcelain crown, to effectively restore your tooth.
Same-Day Crown Treatment Timeline
Transform Your Teeth in One Appointment
Information about Implant-Supported Crowns
If you are interested in replacing missing teeth with dental implant-supported crowns, your treatment timeline will look different.
Implants are placed in a surgical procedure and fuse to your jawbone over the course of about four to six months. When this process is complete, we move on to the next phase of placing the prosthetic tooth. While the dental implant treatment process can span several months, it is ultimately considered the best solution for patients with a single missing tooth.
“A+ Job, Will Recommend”
"Grant did an awesome job fixing an old filling and capping a new one, he took great measures on ensuring I did not feel any pain or discomfort. He also took pictures of the tooth through the process and explained exactly what he was doing and why. A+ job, will recommend." Troy Koenig - 5-Star Review
