WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF DENTAL CROWNS?
Your overall health can be affected by a cracked or damaged tooth. It also has a direct impact on how confident and at ease you feel about your teeth. A dental cap is exactly as it sounds; a cap that covers the tooth. It’s purpose is to aid in tooth restoration and produce a genuinely visually pleasant appearance. A porcelain crown has the added benefits of strengthening a damaged tooth and boosting smile appearance. Quality porcelain dental crowns can also provide other advantages like:
- Increased tooth strength and durability
- Protection from further decay
- Improved cosmetic appearance
- Restore shape of tooth
- Restore natural looking results
What Is The Procedure For A Dental Crown?
The dentists will conduct an oral examination, review your goals, and determine with you whether a porcelain crown is the most appropriate option for your particular circumstance. Each porcelain crown is custom made for the best possible function, aesthetics, and comfort. The dentist will order your porcelain crown from our dental laboratory after making a mold of the damaged tooth. For a more natural appearance, the color of the crown can be customized to match the hue of the adjacent teeth. You will need to visit our office after the lab completes the crown at which time the crown is cemented in place. The tooth’s shape and function will be entirely restored once the crown is cemented to it.
How Long Do Crowns Last?
We design our dental crowns to last a lifetime. A crown is meant to stay cement permanently, but on occasion for number of reason they may not last the lifetime. On average, porcelain crowns endure 10 to 15 years. However, we have patients who have had crowns for more than 20 years. Maintaining proper oral hygiene will help your crown last longer. Each day, floss and brush your teeth. Plan frequent dental cleanings as well. Steer clear of anything that could break or damage your dental crown, such as ice and hard foods.
