A dental crown is one of the most common dental procedures performed in our Arlington Heights dentist office for a wide variety of reasons. A dental crown can serve both restorative and cosmetic purposes, providing strength and aesthetics to address many common dental concerns:
Dr. Brent Engelberg places high quality ceramic dental crowns that will enhance your natural smile and support lasting dental health. Using leading edge dental technology and digital imaging, Dr. Engelberg provides superior results with dental restorations that are color matched, precision fit and made from the highest quality materials.
Our teeth are very strong. In fact, they are coated in tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. However, our teeth still sometimes require repair, whether they have become damaged, decayed, or developed serious infections. These are times that you may need a dental crown to restore your tooth to full function and health.
Situations That May Call for Dental Crowns
Broken Teeth: If you break or chip a tooth we may place a lifelike porcelain crown to repair it. Otherwise, a broken tooth exposes sensitive inner tooth structure to bacteria, allowing a cavity or infection to develop.
Fractured Teeth: If a tooth becomes cracked we can repair the tooth. Otherwise, a dental fracture can potentially lead to decay, infection, and serious discomfort. We can then add the restoration to ensure the tooth is protected from further damage.
Tooth Loss: We can also use them to help replace missing teeth. We can use a restoration to anchor a dental bridge into place or to complete a single tooth dental implant, ensuring you have a whole and healthy smile. Otherwise, tooth loss can lead to complications with your health and appearance.
Dental Infection: An infected tooth requires a root canal to remove the infected tissue and prevent the extraction of the tooth. After removing the tissue and cleaning the tooth, a filling material is placed within. Finally, the tooth is capped with a lifelike restoration.
Esthetically Unappealing: Finally, we can also use a restoration to address a malformed, damaged, or discolored tooth, completing changing the shade and shape of the tooth. If you have any questions about dental crowns then please contact our office to schedule a consultation.
"Dr. E is the absolute best! His professionalism and bedside manner makes me want to come to dentist! I've always been terrified! The entire office is spectacular- clean, comfortable, friendly! His assistants (especially Gosia) are so gentle, kind, funny and do an amazing job.whole family comes here and you should too!"Ellie S.
"The entire team makes going to the dentist as enjoyable as possible.
This is by far the best dental practice I have ever been to, and Dr. Engelberg is big reason. He is highly personable, takes time to listen to figure out what the dental problems may be, and recommends the fix that is in the best interest of his patients.
Dr. Engelberg is highly regarded in the dental community in the north shore, and receives glowing accolades from any other dental professionals he has needed to refer me to, such as an oral surgeon and endodontist."Sean C.
"This office truly cares about patients. I hate the dentist. So much so I make my husband come to help calm me down. This office is great with patients like me. They truly understand how difficult it can be for patients and will help to make you feel at ease. I will not go anywhere else. This office is no longer close to our new home but I will drive to come here. I have tried may offices that say they understand how I feel. Dr. Engelberg truly cares about his patients and understand how stressful it can be for people like me. I recommend this office to anyone who asks for a recommendation."Km H.
"Best dental office ever! This is a great dental practice, Dr. Engelberg is awesome, his hygienists are wonderful and his office staff is warm and inviting. I actually look forward to seeing everyone when I go in for an appointment.
Dr. Engelberg is extremely knowledgeable and always thoroughly explains procedures before and during the time the work is being done. He's the best dentist I've ever had! My whole family goes to him and absolutely loves him!"Kate F.
"If your're looking for a dentist, you can stop right here. I've been with this practice for 25+ years which is a great testament to the quality of their service. Every time I have my checkup, they are always kind and courteous. Pam does a great job on cleanings and is wonderful to work with. Engelberg is outstanding and very knowledgeable on current dental trends; he also as a vast array of great jokes! If they recommend getting a bite guard for protection against teeth grinding, do it. I don't know what my teeth would look like without it. THANK YOU!!"Dan F.
"Had some dental work done with Dr. Engelberg and he was excellent. His staff was very friendly and knowledgable. I would highly recommend them."Mary C.
"Dr. Engelberg is a step above the rest. I went in on a referral due to a veneer emergency. Dr. Engelberg was a complete perfectionist and painlessly fixed my tooth, it looks perfect! I highly recommend Dr. Engelberg and this practice. I have had this tooth worked on in the past, and it was far from painless. Dr. Engelberg told me he would make sure I was as comfortable as possible while he worked, and that was no joke. I did not feel a thing. He walked me through every step of the process, clearly explaining what he was doing, and why. He was meticulous with his work and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I will be back, and hopefully not with an emergency next time! Thank you Dr. Engelberg and AH Smiles for this very positive, pain-free, comfortable experience."Annie H.
"This is a great office. From the moment you walk in the door into the spa-like atmosphere, you are welcomed like family. Just had a crown done by Dr. Mullarkey, which was one of the best dental experiences I have ever had. She took her time, was very patient, and virtually painless. Pam is my favorite hygienist!! Love the warm lavender towels at the end of the appointments. If you are looking for a new dentist, I highly recommend this practice!!"Linda D.
Dental Crowns What to Expect
CEREC is a CAD/CAM digital technology which enables your dentist to design, fabricate and place a dental crown during a single visit to our dental office.
Using digital imaging to plan a custom, precision fit dental restoration offers many benefits to the patient:
Easy, precise impressions- no messy, gooey trays
High quality ceramic materials
No need for the use of temporary restorations and a return visit to the dentist
Drs. Engelberg also uses Shadevision® technology for matching the color of your new crown to neighboring teeth for a result that blends beautifully with your natural smile. An optimal result is a dental restoration that is indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
Schedule a Dental Exam Today
If you are interested in learning more about dental crowns near Deerfield IL, Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Northbrook, and surrounding areas, schedule an appointment with Dr. Engelberg. Call our office at (847) 230-9703 or use our convenient online form and we will contact you shortly.
During an initial consultation, we will thoroughly examine your dental health, discuss your concerns and goals. He will make personalized recommendations for achieving them and improving your oral health. AH Smiles is currently welcoming new patients!
Crowns typically stay on a patient’s teeth for 5 to 15 years. Their lifespan may be affected by a variety of factors. The care that a patient takes of their teeth and their diet have a large effect on how long a crown lasts.
After having a crown placed, dentists recommend that patients wait at least one hour before eating. This gives the crown time to set and any adhesive used to dry. Patients should also avoid eating sticky foods or hard candy for a day after having their crown placed. This gives them time to slowly introduce foods and chewing to the crown so that they can adjust.
Porcelain is harder than tooth enamel, so porcelain crowns are stronger than your natural teeth. They can damage tooth enamel if a patient is prone to grinding and clenching their teeth.
