One of the best ways to keep your smile healthy is by practicing preventive care. Unfortunately, though, brushing your teeth and seeing your dentist regularly cannot prevent all issues. Injuries like breaking a tooth can happen accidentally and should be treated as soon as possible to protect your smile. Your Sunny Smiles team offers dental crowns that can help protect and restore your pearly whites after an injury has occurred.
Damage To Your Tooth Can Be Dangerous
Harming one of your pearly whites can be stressful, and it may even cause further problems to your smile if it is left untreated. Severe injury to a dental structure could expose the pulp and cause sensitivity, increase your risk of decay, and may become infected if not properly cared for. In addition to this, the discomfort and sensitivity you are experiencing could make it difficult to eat and talk in some cases. If you have chipped or cracked a tooth in an accident, come in for an emergency visit as soon as possible. It’s important that you do not wait for your next checkup to do this. Waiting to have the area examined can increase the chances of the damage worsening. After examining the area, your dentist can decide if a crown or other restorative measure can help repair the injury.
Dental Crowns May Be Used With Other Treatments
Caps are not just used for restorations. They may be used in combination with prosthetic teeth, for cosmetic purposes, or for extra protection after a root canal. If you have gaps throughout your smile, a bridge may be used to replace your lost teeth. This is supported by dental caps on your adjacent teeth. These can also be used in combination with implants for a secure option. Dental crowns may also be used after a root canal for further protection and strength to the area. Removing your tooth’s pulp can weaken the tooth. By adding a cap over the area, the function and appearance of the structure can be improved. Lastly, crowns may be used to correct uneven or blemished teeth.
The Crown Will Be Customized To Your Needs
When you come in for your appointment, your dentist will examine your oral cavity and take measurements of the area. The cap will be created to fit the area precisely to your needs. It may be made of either porcelain, zirconia, metal, or porcelain-fused-to-metal material depending on where the cap will be placed. These can be made to blend in with the rest of your smile for a lifelike appearance. To take care of this restoration, you will continue your oral hygiene routine as usual.
Learn More About Your Restorative Options
Are you interested in learning more about ways we can repair your tooth? Call Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry today at 915.759.7000.