Reasons You Might Need A Dental Crown

Find out when a dental crown may be needed to improve the health of your smile.

Even though teeth are amazingly resilient even teeth can fall victim to injury and damage caused by cavities, trauma and accidents. When a tooth is damaged it’s important that you turn to our Thornton, CO, dentist Dr. Christina McMillon as soon as possible for immediate care. A dental crown is a commonly placed restoration and it is used to preserve the tooth’s natural structure.

A dental crown is a hollow tooth-shaped cap that fits over the tooth and encapsulates it. The crown will then be cemented into place over the tooth where it will cover it all the way to the gum line. Think of a crown as armor for your damaged tooth, providing it with protection and stronger defenses. Our Thornton, CO, family dentist may recommend getting a dental crown in these circumstances,

Strengthen a weak tooth

There are many things that can weaken your tooth, from a sports-related injury and a traumatic blow to the face to severe decay. If a tooth is weak the best option will be to place a crown over the tooth to protect what’s left of the tooth’s healthy structure to prevent further problems.

Replace a large filling

If one of your teeth has had severe decay in the past you may now have a large filling; however, over time, a large filling may no longer be able to properly support the tooth’s structure. To prevent fracturing from happening to the tooth a dental crown can be used in place of the old filling to provide the tooth with more stability.

Improve the appearance of a tooth

While a dental crown is most often used to restore a weak or damaged tooth we can’t ignore the cosmetic benefits that it can offer patients, too. A crown is customized to fit your appearance and needs; therefore, if you have a tooth that is severely misshapen or discolored we can place a crown over the tooth to hide discolorations and improve its overall size and shape.

Support a dental bridge

Are you getting a dental bridge to fill gaps in your smile caused by tooth loss? If so, dental crowns will be instrumental in this process. A dental bridge has crowns on both sides with a false tooth in between. The crowns are then placed over natural teeth to anchor the bridge into place and to fill gaps.

There are many instances in which your smile could benefit from the restorative and cosmetic benefits of a dental crown. If you have questions about dental crowns then call Hearthside Dentistry in Thornton, CO, today at (303) 280-2285.