When teeth are no longer in good health, it can sometimes be necessary to provide permanent support with a dental crown. These restorations are used when fillings are not able to address the damage to your enamel caused by a cavity. They are also effective at tending to dental injuries that require cosmetic as well as functional care. At our Baxter, MN dentist’s office, we can provide you with a durable crown that lets you bite, chew, and speak comfortably. When our patients have problems with teeth that are easier to see, we can make sure they are protected with restorations that are made to match the look of your healthy teeth and preserve your smile.
Your Tooth May Require More Protection Than We Can Provide With A Filling
Dental fillings provide an effective level of support for teeth that are affected by cavities in many cases, but they are not always the right way to treat dental trouble. There are times when you might instead require a crown to make sure that your tooth structure has the support that it needs. Choosing the right treatment path is important—after all, your restoration needs to remain in place permanently. If you do not have enough support, it can lead to new problems with an infection or physical damage that will have to be addressed.
Using A Dental Crown To Take Care Of Your Vulnerable Tooth
A dental crown is carefully prepared in order to make sure that it will fit over your tooth comfortably without affecting its neighbors. It also needs to provide the durability and strength to provide lasting bite support so that your bite function is not impacted negatively after treatment. We will take careful measurements of your tooth and perform preparatory work to make sure that your restoration fits properly. At a follow-up appointment, we will provide the restoration, securing it so that it will offer permanent protection.
Avoiding Future Difficulties Through Regular Preventive Services
Through regular dental checkups and cleanings, you can avoid the kinds of problems that lead to the need for dental crowns. A routine review will let your dentist know if there are early signs of trouble with decay that should be addressed with a dental filling. The cleanings that take place at these appointments will provide support to lower your cavity risk.
Talk To Your Baxter, MN Dentist About Treatment With A Crown
Through the treatment of your tooth with a dental crown, our practice can provide lasting protection after a cavity or dental injury. If you have questions about this service, or about any others that we make available, you can reach out to your Baxter, MN, dentist, Dr. Roberts, at (218) 454-0523.