Even if you have good intentions when it comes to caring for your teeth, you may not always remember to brush and floss on a daily basis. You might also struggle with dental visits. It can be easy to move or cancel an appointment. Suddenly, you realize it’s been two years since you’ve seen a dentist. This is when oral health problems arise. If you don’t take excellent care of your teeth at home and you miss dentist appointments, some serious damage can happen to your teeth. When your teeth experience serious damage, dental crowns are a serious solution.
Tooth Decay Will Worsen Over Time
Tooth decay is caused by the bacteria that are naturally present in your mouth. You will never prevent bacteria from existing in your mouth, but you can prevent bacteria from building up on the surfaces of your teeth and gums. That’s what brushing and flossing are for. If you don’t take these basic hygiene steps, bacteria will begin to cause damage to your teeth. The acid bacteria produce as they grow will cause the enamel of your teeth to decay. Over time, the bacteria will infect your tooth, and that infection can spread within the tooth, and to other teeth.
Dental Crowns Are Used When Serious Tooth Decay Has Occurred
Almost everyone gets a cavity here or there over time. When a cavity is small, your dentist can clean it and fill it with a dental filling. When the cavity is too large for a dental filling, or the infection has spread deep inside your tooth, you’ll need a dental crown. After removing the infection inside your tooth, your dentist will shape the remainder of your tooth to use as a base for the dental crown. Dental crowns are fabricated to look just like natural teeth. Your dentist will place the crown over the remainder of the tooth, utilizing the root structure of your natural tooth.
Dental Crowns Can Protect Teeth That Need Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is a treatment that is used when the roots of your tooth become infected. The roots are what holds the tooth in place within your jaw, so they’re vital to the function of your tooth. Inside the roots are the root canals, which connect the tooth to other oral tissues, and allow blood vessels and nerves to flow between the tooth and the mouth. If these canals become infected, your dentist will have to remove the infection from inside the canals and seal them. Then, your dentist will use a dental crown to cover and protect the damaged tooth.
Trust Greenhaven Family Dental for Serious Dental Treatment
If you are experiencing tooth pain, or you simply haven’t been to the dentist in a while, reach out to our team at Greenhaven Family Dental. Whether you just need a checkup and cleaning, or your teeth need serious treatment, we provide a relaxing care environment. Schedule your appointment at Greenhaven Family Dental in Baxter, MN by calling our office at 218-454-0523.