{"id":400,"date":"2025-09-18T17:55:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/?p=400"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T17:57:19","slug":"how-do-dentists-prepare-teeth-for-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/how-do-dentists-prepare-teeth-for-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the Royal Treatment: How Dentists Prepare Teeth for Crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been told you need a dental crown<\/a>, you may be a little confused about what to expect from treatment. After all, this procedure is a little different than your average filling. Thankfully, though getting a crown is a bit more involved, it\u2019s very common and is nothing to worry about. Here\u2019s what you can expect to happen when you get this royal treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Happens During a Dental Crown Procedure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing that will happen when you get settled in the dental chair at your crown appointment is that your dentist will numb your tooth and its surrounding area, so you are completely comfortable during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, your dental team will make an impression of your tooth so that the lab can use it to create your custom crown. Great care will be taken to ensure that the color, shape, and size of the prosthetic blend seamlessly in with the rest of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the impressions have been made, your dentist will remove the damaged portion of the enamel from the tooth, leaving only healthy enamel behind. The tooth will be reshaped so the crown will fit comfortably on top. Once complete, you will receive a temporary crown to use until the real one is delivered from the lab. This typically takes one to two weeks. In the meantime, be extremely careful with your temporary crown, as it could come loose when flossing or eating anything too sticky or crunchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your new crown is ready, it will be sent to your dentist\u2019s office, and you\u2019ll return to have it cemented in place. Your dentist will remove the temporary crown at this time. This portion of treatment should not hurt or require any numbing, and once your new crown is in place, you should be able to resume your normal activities and go show off your beautiful, improved smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caring for Your Dental Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have a dental crown, it\u2019s important to take good care of it so it lasts as long as possible. To that end, please be sure to follow these guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n