Dental Crowns: Restoring Your Smile’s Strength and Beauty
What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is more than just a dental restoration—it’s a custom-crafted solution that transforms and protects a damaged tooth.
Think of a crown as a protective helmet for your tooth, designed to restore both its function and appearance.
Crafted from durable materials like porcelain, ceramic, or metal alloys, a crown completely caps the visible portion of a tooth, providing comprehensive protection and aesthetic enhancement.
Consultation
If you need a crown, contact us for a free assessment.
Quality Treatment
Hometown Dental Co is an experienced provider of dental crowns.
Do You Need a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns become necessary in various situations that compromise a tooth’s integrity:
Significant Tooth Decay: When a cavity is too large for a standard filling, a crown provides a complete solution that preserves the remaining structure.
After Root Canal Treatment: Following a root canal, teeth become more brittle. A crown reinforces the tooth, preventing future fractures and restoring full functionality.
Fractured or Severely Worn Teeth: Teeth damaged by trauma, grinding, or extensive wear can be rebuilt with a precisely designed crown.
Cosmetic Improvements: Misshapen, discolored, or poorly aligned teeth can be transformed with custom-crafted crowns that blend seamlessly.
Why Choose Our Practice for Dental Crowns?
Our approach goes beyond technical expertise.
We combine:
- Advanced dental technology
- Personalized treatment planning
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
- Commitment to your long-term dental health
Types of Dental Crowns: Tailored to Your Needs
- Porcelain Crowns: The gold standard for natural appearance, perfect for front teeth that require aesthetic excellence.
- Ceramic Crowns: Incredibly durable and stain-resistant, offering both strength and beauty.
- Metal Alloy Crowns: Exceptional strength for back teeth that endure significant biting pressure.
- Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns: A hybrid approach combining the strength of metal with the natural appearance of porcelain.
Caring for Your Dental Crown
Maintaining your crown is similar to caring for natural teeth:
- Brush twice daily
- Floss regularly
- Avoid excessive force or hard foods
- Schedule regular dental check-ups
With proper care, your dental crown can last 10-15 years or even longer, providing a lasting solution to dental challenges.
The Crown Placement Process:
Precision and Personalization
Our crown placement process is a carefully orchestrated procedure that ensures optimal results:
Comprehensive Examination: We begin with a thorough assessment of your tooth’s condition, using advanced diagnostic imaging to plan the most effective treatment.
Tooth Preparation: The existing tooth is carefully reshaped to create the perfect foundation for your new crown. This involves removing damaged areas and creating a stable base.
Precise Impressions: Using state-of-the-art digital scanning technology, we capture exact measurements of your tooth, ensuring a crown that fits with microscopic precision.
Custom Fabrication: Your crown is meticulously crafted in a specialized dental laboratory, matching the color, translucency, and shape of your surrounding teeth.
Precise Placement: The crown is permanently bonded, creating a seamless, strong restoration that looks and feels completely natural.
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1113 Indianapolis Road
Greencastle, IN 46135
Restore Your Smile’s Potential
A dental crown is more than a dental procedure—it’s a pathway to renewed confidence and optimal oral health. Whether you’re addressing a functional concern or seeking aesthetic improvement, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.
Schedule Your Consultation Today. Transform your smile. Protect your dental health. Experience the difference of precision and care.
Meet THE DENTISTS
DR. DENNIS KNUTH
PARTNER
I am proud to serve patients in our community. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to offer you and your family the high level of care you’re looking for. My team at Hometown Dental and I will give you a warm welcome and our ongoing commitment to your dental health.
I am very passionate about dentistry. I strive to do for you what I would do for any of my friends or family; always giving you the care you deserve.
I feel fortunate to have graduated from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where I received an outstanding dental education from some of the best mentors in the nation. Prior to dental school, I earned a degree in electrical engineering and worked for 6 years in the electronics industry in Cincinnati.
DR. TESS FUNKE
PARTNER
Dr. Funke is excited to have joined the Greencastle Hometown Dental team. She moved back to her home state, Indiana, from Arkansas after completing a one-year advanced training program.
Dr. Funke attended the University of Louisville for dental school, where she was involved in student leadership and served on a mission trip in Jamaica to provide dental care. Dr. Funke is a proud Boilermaker alumnus!
When Dr. Funke isn’t with patients, you might find her with her partner in crime, Adam, or other members of her large family. (Her mom has seven siblings, and her dad has five!) She loves curling up with a good book (shout out to any other Harry Potter fans), staying healthy through fitness, and exploring new cities.
