When Are Crowns For Teeth Recommended?

If the statement 'say cheese' makes you afraid of revealing your broken or cracked teeth, then dental crowns are an ideal solution for you. A dental crown is a tooth covering that is placed on a reduced down tooth to improve its aesthetic appeal.

This is a very simple procedure that can help boost your smile without any invasive implant surgery. In addition to offering cosmetic benefits, a dental crown reinforces the structure of your tooth and protects weakened teeth.

Each crown has to be custom-made in a medical laboratory using copies of your teeth to ensure it blends perfectly with the other teeth in your mouth in terms of shape, color, size, and texture. Once crowns are placed, they become your teeth's new outer surface. Therefore, they have to be cared for like normal teeth. However, there are very many other treatment procedures that can be used instead of crowns in certain cases, and you may wonder whether dental crowns are right for you.

Your dentist will recommend a crown if you meet the following criteria:

1. Extreme discoloration

Teeth whitening can help remove stains from your teeth for a brighter smile. However, if your teeth are discolored beyond repair, bleaching products may not make much of a difference. In such instances, a dental crown is an effective and minimally-invasive alternative.

2. Severe decay

If your teeth are severely decayed and damaged, dental fillings may not be able to repair them. In such instances, a dentist may recommend a dental crown to solve the problem.

3. Small or misshapen teeth

If your teeth are naturally very small, a dental crown can increase their length slightly for a better-looking smile. crowns can also help enhance the cosmetic appearance of misshapen teeth.

4. Bruxism

Bruxism is a medical term describing the habitual and involuntary grinding of teeth, especially during sleep. Teeth grinding can significantly damage the chewing surface of your teeth. A dentist can recommend a dental crown to restore the structure of your tooth for a more comfortable bite.

5. Protecting tooth structure

Dental crowns are placed on teeth that are broken or that have had root canal treatment. This is because, in addition to improving the appearance of your smile, crowns strengthen and reinforce your teeth. crowns can also hold together parts of a broken tooth.

Other instances where dental crowns are recommended include:

• To hold a dental bridge in place

• To cover a single dental implant

• To properly align your bite

In the case of small children who still have their milk teeth, a dental crown can be used to protect their teeth if they are at high risk of tooth decay. Dental crowns are also recommended to decrease the frequency of anesthesia in children who are unable to keep up with daily oral hygiene due to age or behavior. In such cases, the pediatric dentist is likely to recommend stainless steel crowns because they are temporary. When the primary tooth comes out to make way for permanent teeth, the stainless steel crown will come out with it.

Conclusion

A dental crown is very advantageous because it is custom-made to resemble your teeth for a more natural-looking smile. However, it is important to note that in order to be considered for dental crowns, you need to have healthy gums and teeth roots. This is because the restoration procedure requires the healthy portion of the tooth or implant to provide support for the dental crown.

Call (256) 382-6690 to schedule an appointment with Rene A. Talbot, DDS in our Huntsville dental office.