A dental crown can make a big improvement to your oral health if you have a problem tooth, while also offering support. While crowns are often used to restore a tooth when there is notable damage from a cavity, tooth decay is not the only issue that calls for this restoration. Your dentist may place a crown if you have a tooth that is damaged, or one that is abnormally small or misshapen. Sometimes, a crown is placed when a dental filling is unable to provide the necessary protection. Because different teeth have different needs, several different material types are used to make crowns.
How Your Dentist Makes A Choice About Your Crown’s Material Type
The major concerns when it comes to crown placement are the need for durability, and concern for your appearance. If you have a problem with a tooth that is in a visible area of your smile, zirconia and ceramic crowns offer a highly life-like restoration. If one of your back molars needs a crown, gold can be a preferred choice because it offers significant durability.
How Do I Know When I Need A Crown?
Some problems with a tooth can be more obvious than others. For instance, an injury can make your need for restorative dental care apparent (and urgent). However, you might be slower to notice that tooth decay has begun to damage your tooth. Without regular preventive dental checkups, a cavity can escape notice until it has started to do real harm. If you do feel that something is amiss, and you are worried about the condition of a tooth, seek out input from your dentist.
Talk To Dr. Roberts When You Need To Have A Dental Crown Placed
If you are worried about a tooth, and suspect you need the support of a dental crown, you can count on great care from Greenhaven Family Dental. Dr. Roberts has considerable experience providing restorative care to patients when it is needed. If you are worried about how treatment will affect your appearance, you should know that natural-looking crowns can be provided. If you would like to set an appointment and come see us, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We work with patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.