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Posts for tag: Damaged Teeth
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Dealing with a damaged or weak tooth? You might need a dental crown.
Are you wondering what a dental crown actually does to improve the health of a tooth? As our Eastpointe, MI, dentist, Dr. Peter Jost, can tell you, a dental crown is one of the most commonly used and most popular dental restorations currently available. Of course, if you find out you need a dental crown you may be in disbelief. After all, many dental problems don't produce obvious symptoms until they've progressed into a huge issue. Lucky for you, if you weren’t experiencing pain or other issues, then the problem was probably caught quickly enough that a simple dental crown might be all you need to fix it!
What does a dental crown do?
A dental crown is a hollow cap that is fabricated to look just like the crown of a tooth. The purpose of a crown is to encapsulate and fully cover a tooth above the gum line. There are many reasons why our Eastpointe, MI, family dentist may recommend getting a dental crown. For example, if you’ve just had root canal treatment, getting a dental crown can help to restore and strengthen the tooth after the procedure.
A crown covers the tooth to keep the natural tooth structure intact. After all, nothing is more important than preserving your real tooth. A crown makes it possible to protect the tooth even if it’s weak or damaged, which is why a crown is usually placed over a cracked or broken tooth. If a tooth has been damaged by traumatic injury, an infection, or severe decay, then a dental crown will most likely be the dental restoration you need.
What are the benefits of dental crowns?
The most obvious benefit is that the dental crown protects your natural tooth, preventing the need for a tooth extraction. Crowns are made from materials that mirror the look of natural tooth enamel, so no one will even know that you have a crown. A crown can also almost fully restore function and strength back into the tooth to protect it from further damage.
Of course, sometimes a crown can also improve the shape and overall appearance of a tooth. Do you have a tooth that is malformed or severely discolored? If so, a dental crown can certainly improve its look as well.
Call today!
Do you want to find out more about getting a dental crown in Eastpointe, MI? Do you think a crown could improve your smile? If so, then call our office today at (586) 771-1460 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jost.
