Why The Stability Of Your Dental Crown Is Important

A dental crown is placed on a tooth to protect it after it suffers damage from decay or physical harm. Because this permanent restoration is able to protect the tooth, your dentist can save your complete smile even when you experience potentially significant harm. While keeping the tooth safe from infection or further damage is important, there are other benefits to having a crown in place. One is that its ability to hold up against bite pressure lets you maintain a natural dental function. Because your crown will stay stable through the years, even when you use it to assist in biting and chewing tasks, you create less wear and tear for remaining teeth and lower your risk for TMJ problems.

A Dental Crown Supports Your Tooth And Restores Your Bite

When a dental crown is put in place, it completely covers the portion of a tooth that resides above your gum line (a portion also known as the crown). Its presence will stop wear and tear from further damaging your enamel, and it will keep bacteria from infiltrating the tooth and causing health issues. The durability and stability of the restoration are important, because you should be confident that you can still bite and chew in a way that feels natural after restorative dental work. If you are not able to do so, you become more likely to experience chronic jaw pains and stiffness, and you can put excess wear and tear on other teeth.

When Is It Necessary To Cap A Tooth With A Crown?

Dental crowns are only used in some cavity treatments. In many circumstances, cavities can be addressed with dental fillings instead of crowns. Fillings are a more conservative treatment option, one that will leave much of your surrounding tooth structure unchanged. However, they are limited in the degree of support they can provide, making crowns necessary when more serious problems affect your smile.

We Provide Crowns Made From Different Materials

There are several materials that can be used to custom-make dental crowns for patients. If the tooth being restored is difficult to see, we can recommend using a metal material like gold to create your restoration. However, if you are after a crown that can preserve your smile, we can instead recommend one made from porcelain or zirconia. In all cases, crowns are carefully made following close measurements of teeth, which can ensure that they are the right shape and size to fit comfortably.

Your Baxter, MN Dentist Is Ready To Support You With A Custom Crown!

A custom dental crown can provide lasting protection for a tooth, restore your appearance, and protect you against long-term functional issues. To find out more about these restorations, and services we provide to care for dental problems, contact your Baxter, MN, dentist, Dr. Roberts, by calling (218) 454-0523.