Porcelain Crowns in Parrish, FL

When a tooth is too damaged to be repaired with a filling alone, a porcelain crown is often the best path to restoring its strength, function, and appearance. At Florida Smile Design in Parrish, FL, Dr. Rick Schnur uses the latest techniques and premium materials to bring even the most compromised teeth back to full health — with results that look and feel completely natural.

When Is a Crown Necessary?

Teeth can become severely damaged for a number of reasons — deep cavities that have consumed too much tooth structure, heavy bite forces that cause cracking, trauma from an injury, or the aftermath of a root canal that leaves a tooth fragile and vulnerable. In all of these situations, a dental crown — also called a cap — covers and rebuilds the entire visible portion of the tooth above the gumline. Most crowned teeth are completely indistinguishable from natural teeth, and with proper care they can last for many years.

Crowns can also be used to restore multiple teeth at once, rehabilitate an entire bite, or work in conjunction with dental implants or bridges to replace missing teeth and fill gaps in your smile.

The Art Behind Every Crown

While dental materials have advanced tremendously in recent years, the skill of the dentist and the quality of the laboratory make all the difference in the final result. At our Parrish, FL office, Dr. Schnur works exclusively with specialized dental labs whose technicians craft each crown by hand to his precise specifications — matching the shape, size, and exact shade of your surrounding natural teeth. The result is a restoration that is not only structurally sound but genuinely beautiful.

Your Crown Appointments at Our Parrish Office

The process typically takes two appointments. At your first visit, Dr. Schnur gently prepares the tooth to create the ideal foundation for the crown, then takes detailed impressions that are sent to the dental lab. A carefully crafted temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth and allow you to function comfortably for the two to three weeks it takes for your permanent crown to be completed.

Placing Your Permanent Crown

When your custom crown returns from the lab, you will come in for your second appointment. Dr. Schnur tries the crown in before bonding to evaluate the fit, color, and overall appearance in the context of your full smile. Once everything looks perfect, the crown is permanently bonded into place. Minor bite adjustments and a final polish complete the process — leaving you with one of the finest and most durable restorations in modern dentistry.