{"id":886,"date":"2025-10-06T16:43:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T16:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/?p=886"},"modified":"2025-11-10T16:45:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T16:45:17","slug":"how-will-my-dentist-prepare-my-smile-for-my-new-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/how-will-my-dentist-prepare-my-smile-for-my-new-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"How Will My Dentist Prepare My Smile for My New Dental Crown?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dentist pulling a crown loose from a dental wax model \" class=\"wp-image-887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png 538w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You have a damaged tooth, and the situation calls for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/dental-crowns.html\">dental crown<\/a>. It\u2019s understandable to want to know what will happen next! First, your dentist will have to prepare your smile to successfully receive your crown. If you\u2019re also wondering how they\u2019re going to do that, keep reading \u2013 you\u2019ll learn everything you need to know about dental crown prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning for Preliminary Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your dentist makes any alterations to your tooth, they\u2019ll examine your mouth for harmful oral conditions like cavities and gum disease. These problems can cause treatment failure, so it\u2019s very important to make sure your oral health is in good shape. If you end up needing gum disease therapy or a filling, it will be included in your plan as a <em>preliminary treatment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administering a Local Anesthetic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the process of actually placing a crown on top of a tooth is pretty painless, reshaping it would produce some unpleasant sensations if it weren\u2019t for a local anesthetic. To help ensure your comfort for the entirety of your treatment, your dentist will administer an anesthetic that will effectively numb your mouth, and the most you\u2019re likely to feel is some light pressure as they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shaping the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously stated, it might be necessary to \u201creshape\u201d your tooth. Damaged pearly whites can have sharp edges or configurations that would make it difficult to place a dental crown seamlessly. Plus, shaving down the tooth or adding to it with bonding will help make sure your crown looks natural rather than bulky or oversized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Placing the Temporary and Final Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, your dentist will provide you with a <em>temporary <\/em>crown. The purpose of this type of restoration is to keep your tooth safe until the dental lab technicians can finish fabricating your customized crown. You may have to wear a temporary crown for as long as two weeks, but it\u2019s well worth it to preserve the health and wellness of your pearly white. Once your permanent crown is ready, it will seamlessly protect your tooth for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">three dentists<\/a> at Smile By Design of Virginia Beach are excited to meet you and help restore your smile. Each is known for having a warm and friendly nature, and you can count on them to listen to your needs and concerns attentively. Our team firmly believes that there\u2019s no such thing as a stupid question, so please \u2013 if you\u2019d like to know more about how we\u2019ll prepare your tooth for a dental crown, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a> at 757-499-9639.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have a damaged tooth, and the situation calls for a dental crown. It\u2019s understandable to want to know what will happen next! First, your dentist will have to prepare your smile to successfully receive your crown. 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