2006 12 ON YOUR SIDE Dr. Tregaskes Trigeminal Neuralgia Interview 2005 STYLE WEEKLY’S Readers Choice Dr. Tregaskes Voted Best Dentist by It’s Readers 2005 RICHMOND MAGAZINE Dr. Tregaskes Voted Best Dentist by It’s Readers 2005 STYLE MAGAZINE Best of Richmond Dr. Tregaskes Voted Best Dentist by It’s Readers 2004 RICHMOND MAGAZINE Best & Worst Issue Dr. Tregaskes Voted Best Dentist by It’s Readers 2003 STYLE MAGAZINE Dr. Tregaskes Voted Best Dentist by It’s Readers 2000 RICHMOND MAGAZINE Best & Worst Issue Dr. Tregaskes Voted Best Prosthodontist by It’s Readers   Crowns & Bridges A Crown (often called a cap) is an artificial cover that restores a decayed or damaged tooth to its normal shape and size. It is useful for protecting the structure of a tooth that is cracked or broken. A crown can also be used to change the shape of the tooth, to correct a bite or cosmetic problem, or to replace existing broken or poor-fitting crowns. A crown may be of gold, other metals, or porcelain. Your dentist prepares your damaged tooth for a crown by reducing and reshaping the tooth so the crown will fit properly. Then an impression of the prepared tooth and of the surrounding and opposing teeth is taken. Before you leave the office, your dentist makes and applies a temporary crown to protect the prepared tooth between visits. Your dentist sends the impression to a dental laboratory that specializes in making crowns. Expect to wait two to three weeks between appointments while your crown is being made. Meanwhile, take care of your temporary crown by avoiding hard or sticky foods. Floss carefully around the temporary by pulling the flow out from the side of the tooth - not the top. If the crown becomes loose, call your dentist, so the prepared tooth won't be damaged. Your dentist replaces your temporary crown with the permanent one that has been made by the lab. He or she places the crown on your prepared tooth, making sure the crown restores the tooth to its proper shape, looks good, and feels comfortable against your opposing teeth. If necessary, your dentist adjusts the crown by modifying the shape. Once you both agree the fit is comfortable, your dentist cements the crown into place. If the crown needs further changes by the lab, additional visits will be necessary With good oral hygiene, your crown will last longer. Brush and floss around your crowned tooth thoroughly to remove decay-causing germs. See your dentist regularly to help prolong the life of the crown. Ask your dentist about special cleaning aids.   Click on any of the photos below for an enlarged view Dr. Tregaskes uses Shade Vision, a computerized device that exactly matches the color of your teeth.

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