Crowns

A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap.
Crowns may be placed for several reasons. Usually the tooth has been broken or severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can't replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. A crown may hold together parts of a cracked tooth. It also can be used to hold a bridge in place. Crowns can be used to improve appearance as well. They may be placed to cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth.

Crowns can be made ahead of time (prefabricated) or made to order in a laboratory. Prefabricated crowns are made of plastic or stainless steel. They can be used on a temporary basis until a permanent crown is made.

Crowns can be made of:

• All metal
• Zirconia
• Porcelain fused to metal (PFM)
• Porcelain fused to zirconia
• All ceramic

Metals include gold alloy, other alloys (palladium) or a base-metal alloy (nickel or chromium). The all-metal or PFM crowns are stronger and are better choices for back teeth than ceramic crowns. PFM and all-ceramic crowns are the same color as your natural teeth. They look just like normal teeth.

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Northside Dental Group  
David Henry, DMD 
William L. Boteler, DDS 
Thomas L. Jones, Jr., DDS 
550 East Northside Dr. 
Clinton, MS 39056  
(601) 924-1555  
NorthsideDentalGroup.com

Dental Crowns

No More Gagging!

Most patients will need a crown at some point. This procedure normally requires an impression to be taken with that awful goop that causes most people to gag. In our practice we use the latest technology that doesn't require the traditional impression material. It's called CEREC™. This sophisticated computer program actually takes the impression! It's much more accurate and much faster than ever before, which means you spend less time in the chair and vastly reduce the chance of an ill-fitting crown. Ask us about CEREC. You're going to love it!

Northside Dental Group  
David Henry, DMD 
William L. Boteler, DDS 
Thomas L. Jones, Jr., DDS 
550 East Northside Dr. 
Clinton, MS 39056  
(601) 924-1555  
NorthsideDentalGroup.com

Dental Crowns

Restorations With a Crown

A tooth may be broken or too worn down to return it to full functionality with just a filling. Instead, a crown will be the necessary restoration. Our crowns are very natural-looking, add strength to the tooth, and can save it from extraction. We make our crowns from the latest and most advanced materials to give you a long-lasting, durable, and aesthetically pleasing restoration.

Northside Dental Group  
David Henry, DMD 
William L. Boteler, DDS 
Thomas L. Jones, Jr., DDS 
550 East Northside Dr. 
Clinton, MS 39056  
(601) 924-1555  
NorthsideDentalGroup.com

CEREC - Advanced Dental Crown Technology

An Advanced and Easy Solution for Placing a Crown

If you have been annoyed in the past with the process of placing a crown over a damaged tooth, you will be pleasantly surprised with how CEREC™ has changed the procedure to a one- to two- hour treatment. No kidding! Forget all the trips to the dentist to have a crown restoration. In just one short visit, you can have a perfectly fitting, fully-functioning, beautifully matched crown!

CEREC is a computer-aided designing and milling system that allows your permanent crown to be placed over a damaged tooth in just one visit! Temporaries are no longer necessary. We fabricate the crown right in our office while you wait. With a special camera, a very precise image is taken, from which our doctor designs the crown. CEREC then mills the new "tooth" in just minutes. The restoration is bonded into place – and what could be easier than that?

Northside Dental Group 
David Henry, DMD
William L. Boteler, DDS
Thomas L. Jones, Jr., DDS
550 East Northside Dr.
Clinton, MS 39056 
(601) 924-1555 
NorthsideDentalGroup.com

Cosmetic Dentistry

A New Smile to Make Your Dreams Come True

Let us introduce you to the techniques of modern smile makeovers. They are much easier, take less time, and are more affordable than you ever imagined! We know that looking good means increased self-confidence. Let's discuss what bonding, crowns, and whitening, along with the other options we offer, can do to create that perfect smile you're dreaming of!

Northside Dental Group 
David Henry, DMD
William L. Boteler, DDS
Thomas L. Jones, Jr., DDS
550 East Northside Dr.
Clinton, MS 39056 
(601) 924-1555 
NorthsideDentalGroup.com