8 Things Dental Crowns Can Fix
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September 16, 2021Many of us already heard about dental crowns that are hollow caps made to look like natural teeth. These artificial dental crowns are made to fit over the top of existing teeth. They are one of the best options for restoring teeth. They are not removable which greatly helps in esthetics and efficiency.
Like natural teeth, oral hygiene is very important for artificial dental crowns otherwise they can create oral health problems. Let’s take a look at 8 things that these crowns can fix:
- Gaps between teeth:
There are multiple options to eliminate gaps between teeth like braces, builds-ups, and implants. Dental crowns are one of the most economical and quick restorative alternative treatment options to fill the gaps between teeth.
- Increase strength of Root canal treated teeth:
Root canal-treated teeth are brittle because of loss of vitality, there brittle as glass, so sudden trauma or excessive pressure can easily cause fracture of Root canal-treated teeth. Depending upon the structure remaining and strength of your tooth your dentist may recommend you a crown over the Root canal treated teeth to increase the strength of the tooth.
- Discolored teeth:
Dental crowns can be alternative to teeth whitening or bleaching when the problem is severe or when convention condition or tooth whitening failed to satisfy the esthetic needs of the patient. They have especially been used in patients with development dental problems like amelogenesis imperfecta or dentinogenesis imperfecta among numerous other problems.
- Damaged teeth:
They can also be used to fix the damaged teeth due to trauma or any other reason. They help reduce the risk of trauma by increasing the strength of natural teeth further.
- Bite problems:
Although they are not recommended way to correct bite but sometimes when the bite problems are extremely minor and the patient doesn’t have time to wait and have a desire for quicker resolution of bite problems, then a crown may serve as an alternative way to correct bite problems compared to tradition braces.
- Cosmetic reasons:
Sometimes crowns and veneers are preferred for enhanced esthetics especially in the anterior region when there are problems like inadequate anatomy or shade of natural teeth.
- Quick restorative option
As the latest technology evolves, Same-day dental crowns are increasingly gaining popularity as a quicker means of delivering esthetics and functional results.
- Decayed teeth
When the teeth are extensively decayed, and there is a risk of tooth fracture or chipping of the teeth. Your dentist may recommend you an artificial dental crown over the top of your decayed teeth again to increase the strength of the remaining tooth structure.
Summary:
- Dental crowns are artificial teeth made to sit over the top of original teeth.
- Oral hygiene is important for crowns as it is for natural teeth.
- Dental crowns can fix many oral health problems like discolored teeth, decayed teeth, and gaps between teeth.
- Always seek your dentist’s help if are considering dental crowns as a restorative option for your dental needs.
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At Royal Dental, our dedicated team and experienced dentist are professionally trained to provide excellent dental crowns with advanced cutting-edge technology in Houston. If you have questions or concerns related to the dental crowns. Call today 713-330-7700 or book your appointment online to schedule your consultation.