Dental Crown Periodontal disease can cause teeth to break, decay and even to fall out. Tooth decay eats away at the tooth leaving it broken and weak. Dental crowns are used as a restorative treatment to give you back a perfect smile. A dental crown can be defined as a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged tooth. It helps with restoring the tooth's original size, shape, and function by completely covering it. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), placing dental crowns is one the most popular forms of dental treatment. On average, about 15 million people in America have dental crowns placed on their teeth. Our team at Columbia Dental are experts on fixing dental crowns to form a perfect set of teeth. Who Should Get Dental Crowns?If you are suffering from tooth decay, the holes formed need to be covered by a crown in order to prevent a bacterial infection. For those with cracked or broken teeth, dental crowns help hold them together. If your teeth are severely worn down or have an unpleasant appearance, we suggest wearing a crown to restore and improve the look of your teeth. Our team will first examine your damaged teeth to determine if a dental crown is the best way to restore your teeth. Types of Dental CrownsThere are different types of crowns used to restore damaged teeth. The most popular are metal dental crowns that include a high content of gold or platinum. They can withstand pressure from constant chewing and are long-lasting and resistant to breakage. Metal crowns, however, do not blend in with other teeth due to their color. For patients with a metal allergy, we suggest ceramic dental crowns. Their look is close to that of natural teeth, so it blends in perfectly. Ceramic crowns are a perfect fit for the front and back teeth. Stainless steel dental crowns are temporary and often used on children. They are placed on primary teeth and end up falling out when it is time for the permanent tooth to grow. We suggest stainless steel crowns for kids because it is cost-effective and only requires one visit to place over the tooth. Resin dental crowns are more affordable; however, they are not durable. Resin crowns crack under chewing pressure and wear out after a short time. Why Are Dental Crowns Important?Teeth get cracked and worn out from contact sports and even accidents. When this happens, we do not have to remove the entire tooth. We place dental crowns to restore the tooth's original appearance. Dental crowns also provide support for weak teeth so they can withstand chewing forces when eating. For children, dental crowns protect their teeth from decay. As long as proper care is given to the crowns, they can last up to 15 years. Care includes regular dentist visits, brushing, and flossing twice a day. It is also essential to avoid certain sticky foods like caramel, candies, and chewing gum that might interfere with your dental crowns. If you are interested in improving your smile through dental crowns, please visit us at Columbia Dental. Contact us at (860) 743-9032 to book your appointment with our team of professionals today. |
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