
Oct
Whether you want a more beautiful smile or need to cover a damaged tooth, new dental crowns may be the option you’ve been looking for. Natural-looking dental crowns will give you a restored smile, but these ceramic crowns can also protect a tooth from sustaining more damage. When you need a dental crown, Dr. Arnold Cutler and his team are here to help.
Dental crowns are designed to fit atop your natural tooth after it has been trimmed and shaped. Crowns cover the entire tooth to the gum line. Dentists might recommend a dental crown if you’ve had a root canal to protect the tooth. Crowns are also sometimes used to camouflage unsightly stains or damaged teeth.
In addition to protecting a damaged tooth or one that has received a root canal, dental crowns can also be used to camouflage many dental issues, including:
Ceramic crowns are known for being durable, and they can withstand exertions from biting activities and daily chewing.
When a tooth has extensive decay, undergoes a root canal, or fractures, ceramic crowns offer strong protection. With dental crowns, weak and damaged teeth are protected from further deterioration, and the natural structure of the teeth is preserved.
If you have received a root canal or had a large cavity filled, your teeth can become weaker. Dental crowns play an important role in protecting your teeth after this type of procedure and enhance the success of interventions your dentist has done for them.
When one or more teeth are missing, your dentist may recommend a dental bridge. A bridge suspends a false tooth between two natural teeth that dental crowns have anchored. The crowns hold onto either side of the teeth and connect to the bridge tooth. This allows you to fix your smile and replace a missing tooth without the need for dentures.
Most people don’t think about how missing teeth can affect their speech. Even one missing molar on the side of your face can significantly impact how well you speak.
Dental crowns are hard and strong, similar to teeth’ natural enamel. For this reason, they can last a long time. Some ceramic or porcelain crowns last for up to 15 years, but good oral care habits can increase their longevity.
Do you have a dental problem that requires a dental crown? Dr. Cutler and the team at Arnold Cutler, DDS in Lakeside, California, are here to serve you. Request an appointment online today or call us at (619) 815-3592 to begin your journey to better oral health.