Any dental crown, regardless of its material type, will have the same major goal – to protect and support a vulnerable tooth. Patients need dental crowns when they have undergone significant restorative dental work on a tooth. The placement of a crown can also be a response to a physical injury, or as a means to protect a tooth when a dental filling has failed to offer the proper assistance. The reason your dentist offers different material types for your crown is because a crown could face different demands, based on what tooth is being treated. While some teeth demand the best possible durability, you might prioritize appearance if the tooth in question is more visible.
The Need For Durability Versus The Desire For A Discreet Restoration
Your premolars and molars can face significant stress when you go about chewing food. To provide the best possible support for these teeth, your dentist might prefer to place a crown made from metal. You can actually enjoy a better-looking crown while enjoying that extra support with a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. If one of your front teeth has a crown placed, you can count on a ceramic crown to match the color and texture of a natural tooth. A zirconia crown has a lifelike appearance, while being stronger than ceramic.
Better Habits Can Help Lower The Chances You Will Need A Dental Crown
Keeping up with dental care at home, and through regular dental visits, can make it easier to avoid problems that demand dental crowns. Be sure you see your dentist every six months – when they perform a routine check on your oral health, they can find small cavities, and put a stop to them before they are large enough to require a dental crown.
Visit Our Office in Baxter, MN!
Dr. Clinton L. Roberts and the friendly staff at Greenhaven Family Dental are happy to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile with a comprehensive approach to general dentistry. With years of training and experience in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Roberts is also adept at helping patients treat snoring and sleep apnea so they can rest more easily (and quietly). To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.