Dental Crowns / Caps
Newbury Park, CA

Dental crowns, or caps, encase the entire visible part of a tooth (above the gum line). Crowns can be made out of ceramics like porcelain, gold or metal alloys, or a combination of both materials.

Dental caps are used to improve the cosmetic appearance of a tooth, to strengthen a tooth, or to restore a tooth to its natural shape.

Teeth with excessive wear or cracks can benefit from being covered by a dental crown. Crowns offer an advantage over fillings in that they can be crafted to fit precisely on your tooth.

Dental crowns as a strictly cosmetic solution can be a poor choice. Sometimes a more conservative procedure, such as porcelain veneers, can satisfy the cosmetic needs. However, when used simultaneously to strengthen or restore a tooth, they are very effective.

California dentist Dr. Valde practices cosmetic dentistry in Newbury Park and serves Camarillo, Point Mugu Nawc, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Calabasas, El Cajon, Simi Valley, Ventura, and Moorpark.