Restore teeth with dental crowns

At Cosmos Dentistry of Bellevue, Washington, our dentist believes in providing a whole health approach to dentistry. We also use a range of materials that are compatible with the smile and can assist patients in obtaining the care they need for healthy, beautiful smiles. Along with general and cosmetic dentistry, we provide restorative care with treatments such as customized dental crowns.

What is a dental crown?

Dental crowns, or “tooth caps,” are porcelain and ceramic crowns used to restore damaged teeth. These restorations are readily available for new and returning patients looking to address problems such as:

Severely damaged teeth
Broken or chipped teeth
Teeth with large cavities
Teeth that have had root canal therapy
Creating dental bridges to replace missing teeth
Restoration of dental implants

How are dental crowns made?

Our practice creates crowns from porcelain and ceramic materials, as these materials closely mimic the appearance of natural tooth enamel. This makes the repairs look natural and blend seamlessly for a less noticeable restoration. To create a dental crown, we start preparing the tooth by removing a portion of the enamel around it. Then, impressions are made and sent to a dental laboratory to create a customized solution for the patient. A temporary crown is placed by our team in the meantime. The final crown is mailed back to Cosmos Dentistry when completed, after which patients return to the office for the removal of their temporary crown and bonding of their permanent one.

How do I care for my dental crown?

Dental crowns are easy to care for, and patients learn about how to brush around the crown to keep plaque, tartar, decay, and disease from developing on or around the area. With proper care, most patients enjoy their dental crowns for many years, often a decade or longer.

How do I find out more about dental crowns?

If you live in or around the area of Bellevue, WA, and want to speak to our team about your options for restoring the smile, call the office at (425) 448-4770. Request an appointment at 1515 116th Ave NE, Suite #301.

Dr. Tokiko Poppe

Dr. Tokiko Poppe graduated from the University of the Pacific's Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She has received extensive training in all aspects of dentistry and was involved in craniofacial research and studies on cleft lip and palate in school.

Dr. Poppe also completed a General Practice Residency in California, where she cared for medically-compromised adults at Veterans Hospital and children under general anesthesia at the University Medical Center. She is a member of the ADA, AAGO, AAPMD, WSDA, SKCD, AGD, American Laser Study, TBI Ambassadors, and AMR advanced program. She has completed Spear Education which dentists pursue to learn complex restorative dentistry. Dr. Poppe is also an osteopathic-trained dentist, having learned the whole-body approach from osteopathic physicians. She follows continuing education to stay abreast of the latest dental trends and enjoys sharing her knowledge with her community.

She also holds a Japanese dental license and speaks Japanese and English.

The five steps to obtaining a porcelain dental crown

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At what age do people get dental crowns?

There is no age that defines the best time to get a dental crown