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One of the most popular restorative treatments is tooth crowns, or caps. Many people are afraid of getting a dental procedure done, but modern technology enables us to install crowns more quickly than in the past. Here is everything you need to know about caps if you’re thinking of getting one.
What Is a Tooth Crown?
A crown is required when a tooth is severely decayed, malformed, or fractured to the point where it cannot be fixed. Crowns can also be used to cover dental implants or support a tooth that has undergone a root canal. They are designed to look natural, stay in place, and protect against further decay or injury to your tooth. Crowns can also alleviate discomfort caused by missing or damaged teeth and provide a natural-looking permanent replacement.
Crowns used to be exclusively available as metal restorations made of precious, semi-precious, or metal alloys. While porcelain crowns are frequently favored for their natural appearance, especially for front or exposed teeth, metal crowns are popular because of their strength and endurance. Since everyone’s teeth are unique, crowns must be custom-made to fit each patient.
How Do Dental Crowns Work?
One of our specialists will examine your teeth and take x-rays of your mouth. Your Plantation dentist, Tamarac dentist, or Davie dentist may perform a root canal if there is decay or the potential for infection. The therapy may make your tooth more brittle over the years, so a crown is recommended to avoid fracture or loss of the tooth. An impression is taken and sent to the lab to create your dental cap. A temporary crown is placed in your mouth while your permanent crown is being made.
How Long Do Tooth Crowns Last?
Crowns usually last for decades but depending on the material and how well you take care of it, they can become loose or even fall out. If this happens, contact us immediately to schedule an appointment. However, if you keep up with your checkups and follow our recommended oral hygiene routines, you should not need to have your crown(s) replaced.
July 26, 2022