{"id":15,"date":"2018-04-03T17:47:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T17:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secondlinefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2018-04-27T17:55:02","modified_gmt":"2018-04-27T17:55:02","slug":"dental-crowns-metairie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondlinefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/03\/dental-crowns-metairie\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s What You Can Expect From Dental Crowns in Metairie!"},"content":{"rendered":"\"ModelWe\u2019re lucky to live in a time when we have safe, reliable dental treatments for our smiles. Believe it or not, there was a time in human history when people tried using materials like beeswax and wood to fix damaged teeth! Thankfully, those days are over.\r\n\r\nToday, a very common procedure to restore damaged teeth is dental crowns in Metairie. If you\u2019ve recently found out you need a crown but aren\u2019t sure what to expect, we\u2019ve got you covered! Keep reading to learn what a crown is, how it\u2019s made and how you\u2019ll feel after the procedure.\r\n\r\n\r\n

What Is a Dental Crown?<\/h2>\r\nAlso called a \u201ccap,\u201d a crown is a strong, durable restoration that\u2019s used to restore a tooth that\u2019s been severely damaged by a cavity or fracture. A crown will bring back the shape, size, function and appearance of the tooth so that it looks and feels completely natural.\r\n\r\nDental crowns<\/a> can be made of different materials, including gold, porcelain and zirconia. Your dentist will recommend the best material based on the location of the tooth and other factors, including how you\u2019d like the crown to look.\r\n

What Is the Procedure Like?<\/h2>\r\nThe procedure requires two appointments. The first appointment is the longest and generally takes around an hour and a half.\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s what you can expect:\r\n