What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that goes over a tooth and protects it. A crown may be a good restorative option if your tooth is fractured, discoloured, decaying, or slightly misaligned. Dental crowns can also hold a dental bridge or dental implants in place.
What are the benefits of getting a dental crown?
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Crowns can restore dental damage
A dental crown is a type of treatment that protects a tooth from further damage. Patients with considerable dental decay, fillings that are too large to heal or strengthen a tooth following root canal therapy, or teeth that are badly fractured are typical candidates for crowns. By covering your broken tooth entirely, dental crowns prevent you from future pain, discomfort, or damage.
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Crowns won’t stain
Your crowns will be made to match the appearance and function of your original teeth. However, crowns offer one benefit over natural teeth. Daily coffee or tea use, the use of certain drugs, and just getting older can discolour your original chompers. The crowns, on the other hand, never will.
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Crowns won’t have metal
A unique non-metallic substance is used to provide a long-lasting, realistic solution that you can be proud of. As a result, you won't have to worry about a black line emerging on your gums after a short period of time.
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Crowns can last a long time
We can now make strong crowns that can last many years, if not decades, thanks to advancements in dentistry. The crowns are virtually impervious to chips and breaks. However, you will almost certainly need to replace your crown in the future. Poor oral hygiene, sudden trauma, and other factors can cause a crown to fail. However, we can replace the bad crown with a new one as long as there is enough healthy tooth beneath it.
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Crowns can be used with implants
If you're self-conscious about your teeth or are unable to consume the foods that keep you healthy, it's time to get treatment. A dental implant is used to repair a lost tooth or to keep dentures in place. Because they function and are almost as robust as natural roots, implants are one of the most popular tooth replacement solutions. Dental crowns can be used to repair and improve the appearance of these teeth.
The following are situations in which a crown may be required:
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To keep a tooth that has become weaker (for example, due to decay) or broken from breaking by keeping it together.
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To replace a dental filling that is old, damaged, or deteriorating.
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To put a fractured tooth back together again.
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To give worn-down teeth a new lease on life (for example from grinding).
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Cover and support a tooth with a large filling if there isn't much natural tooth structure left.
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To modify the appearance of your teeth, such as filling gaps or reshaping or rotating them.
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Crowns help to keep dental bridges in place.
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A crown is used to hide a dental implant.
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Any tooth that has had root canal therapy should be given a crown to restore its strength.
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A crown will not only improve the tooth's look but will safeguard it from additional wear and deterioration.
Tips for dental crown care
Preventing dental problems and maintaining proper oral hygiene is essential for your new crowns to survive.
1. Avoid hard or sticky foods
Hard, sticky foods can harm both your natural teeth and your new crown. Chewing or biting bugs or hard candies might cause your crown to crack or chip, requiring you to repair it sooner than you would otherwise. Food particles can become lodged beneath the crown and cause dental decay if it isn't cleaned and changed. Chewy or sticky foods can weaken or loosen the crown, and if it isn't cleaned and replaced, it can also weaken or loosen the crown.
2. Floss and brush your teeth every day
Even if you have dental crowns, brushing and flossing are essential for the health of your smile.
Even though your crown is composed of porcelain, your natural tooth is still visible beneath it. If you practise proper dental care, your natural tooth and crown will stay healthy and strong.
3. Don’t use your teeth as tools
To open bottles, tear apart packages, or crunch ice, you should never use your teeth. As a result, your natural teeth and crown may be damaged, necessitating replacement.
4. See your dentist regularly
Visiting your dentist for checkups and cleanings on a regular basis is the greatest method to keep your crown healthy, strong, and attractive. Your dentist will be able to keep an eye on your dental health, inspect your teeth and crown, and clean to keep them cavity-free and functioning.
