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It only takes one damaged tooth to ruin your smile. And that’s not just in regard to your smile’s appearance. Damaged teeth can impact how you eat and speak and cause tooth sensitivity. If your tooth sustains further damage or crumbles, it may need to be removed, leaving behind a gaping hole in your smile. These problems can be averted through dental crowns. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” placed over a vulnerable tooth to support its structure and restore its usefulness. Dr. Douglas Hoppe is your go-to dentist for dental crowns in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and surrounding communities.
Tooth damage can put one or more teeth out of order. A fracture or broken tooth can cause painful chewing, making it difficult to use. A tooth with severe structural damage is at risk of infection and further breakage. Over time, it could deteriorate to the point where you could lose that tooth. By crowning a vulnerable tooth, Dr. Hoppe can reinforce its fragile structure to keep it intact. The crown becomes your tooth’s new exterior structure, restoring its ability to bite and chew. Rather than losing a damaged tooth, you gain an improved, functional tooth with dental crown placement.
Crowns are worthy investments because they:
To schedule a consultation for dental crowns, contact Dr. Douglas Hoppe at our Eaton Rapids, MI office at (517) 667-7066.
Douglas Hoppe, DDS
Dr. Douglas Hoppe is a highly skilled dentist with over 18 years of experience providing personalized dental care. A valedictorian from Swan Valley High School, he earned his Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Michigan State University before completing his dental training at the University of Michigan. Dr. Hoppe is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Michigan Dental Association. Committed to ongoing education, he trained at the Pankey Institute and is actively involved in local dental study clubs and the Eaton Rapids Rotary Club. Dr. Hoppe is known for his compassionate approach, ensuring optimal oral health for his patients.
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