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Instances in which the dental crowns procedure may be warranted in our Bloomington area practice
The goal of dentistry is first to preserve oral health through preventative care, including regular examinations and cleanings. It is important to develop a strong working relationship with a dentist you trust, as this leads to a greater commitment to regular dental visits. Dr. Milligan has practiced dentistry for many years, and makes patients comfortable when providing necessary dental treatment.
When a tooth has been damaged, we may discuss the option of repair with a dental crown. This restoration may be crafted from various materials, including gold, metal alloy, porcelain, or zirconium oxide. Dental crowns are completed in a two-part procedure that is comfortable for our patients from Bloomington and other nearby communities. Dr. Milligan has designed dental crowns and bridges for over a quarter of a century, restoring beautiful smiles with precisely shaped “caps” that recreate the natural structure of a damaged tooth.
Dental crowns may be recommended in various dental situations, including
- To protect a tooth that has been broken or cracked. A crown, placed over the top of a fractured tooth, keeps the pressures of biting from causing further damage, and preserves a natural appearance.
- Crowns are often recommended for teeth treated with root canal therapy. In the absence of a dental pulp, a tooth can become brittle. Covered with a crown, the tooth gains protection from fracture.
- Tooth replacement relies on dental crowns to recreate natural tooth structure. Crowns are affixed to dental implants, and they are a necessary part of a dental bridge, affixing the artificial tooth to natural-teeth anchors.
- Crowns can also be used cosmetically, as an alternative to dental veneers when a tooth or teeth need to be treated for discoloration, chips, gaps, or other cosmetic imperfections.
Dr. Milligan has many years of experience providing a high standard of dental care to patients in the Bloomington area. When visiting Eastland Dental Center, you will be treated with individual care that meets your needs for comfort, repair, and long-lasting results. Contact us today to schedule your dental examination and consultation with Dr. Milligan.
Eastland Dental Center
Eastland Dental Center is owned and operated by the father-daughter duo, Dr. Mike Milligan and Dr. Marisa Milligan.
Dr. Mike completed his doctor of dental medicine degree from Southern Illinois University in 1978. Dr. Marisa completed her doctor of dental medicine degree from Midwestern University in 2015. Both doctors have logged hundreds of hours of continuing education to stay on top of the latest technologies in dentistry as well as the most current research on the oral-systemic, mouth-body connection to benefit their patients. Dr. Mike and Dr. Marisa are active members and in excellent standing with the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, McLean County Dental Association, American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, and numerous other societies.
Both doctors are avid golfers and have won several national golf tournaments over the years. They are the only father-daughter team in the state to have won the Illinois State Amateur Golf Championship. Dr. Mike in 1974 and Dr. Marisa in 2005.