You may know someone who has a dental crown, or several crowns, and have no idea – even if the crown is located in a prominent part of their smile. This is possible because your dentist is able to make crowns with ceramic, and those restorations can pass for natural teeth. Crowns are used for restorative dental care when a tooth is affected by damage too large for a dental filling to correct. The type of crown you receive will depend on the demands that will be placed on it, and on the impact its presence will have on your smile. In addition to ceramic, zirconia can also be used to make a convincing restoration. Metal and porcelain fused to metal crowns may look less natural, but they can provide you with superior protection.
Questions:
True Or False: While there are several different types of dental crowns, none of them will look anything like a natural tooth.
True Or False: A crown may be needed if you have a tooth too damaged by decay for a filling to provide enough support.
True Or False: A properly cared for crown will maintain enough strength and durability to offer functional support for many years.
Answers:
False! Ceramic and zirconia crowns can look so similar to natural teeth that your smile can retain its natural appearance.
True! Some patients will not receive cavity treatment until the damage is too serious for a filling. In other circumstances, patients will need a crown after a dental injury has caused damaged to the structure of the tooth.
True! A crown is not a short-term restoration – as long as you take appropriate care of your crown, and your smile, it should provide effective support and protection for many years.
Schedule A Dental Crown Placement At Greenhaven Family Dental
At Greenhaven Family Dental, you can receive a durable, natural-looking crown for a tooth. Dr. Roberts and his staff are committed to making sure you are given the best possible care whenever you come in for any treatment. To learn more about our practice, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly treat patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding areas.