Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, also known as tooth caps, can be a great option if you want to repair damaged or discolored teeth. According to the American College of Prosthodontists, dentists provide their patients with over 2.3 million implant-supported crowns in the United States every year, indicating the widespread use and effectiveness of dental crowns.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
- Add more attractiveness to your irregular or stained teeth.
- Provide more support to teeth that have been damaged, changed in color, or decayed.
- Offer additional protection to your teeth after root canal treatment or pulp therapy.
- Maintain the integrity of cracked or broken teeth.
- Retain the stability of a dental bridge or cover a dental implant site if you have any.
- Enjoy a brighter and more appealing smile.
Suitable Candidates for Dental Crowns
- You have a large cavity or a very large tooth that is not suitable for regular filling.
- You have weak, cracked, or severely worn teeth.
- You have lost a tooth and your dentist suggests using a dental bridge or implant.
- You need to protect a tooth after root canal treatment or pulp therapy.
- You are looking for cosmetic benefits and aspire to achieve a perfect smile.
Risks of Dental Crowns
- Dark line appearing next to the gum line of the crown.
- Allergic reaction to crowns made of metal or porcelain.
- Sensitivity to heat and cold.
- Cracking or chipping of porcelain crowns.
- Contracting gum disease.
- Crown becoming loose.
- Crown falling off.
- Feeling of discomfort.
