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What are Dental Crowns?

By DeClerck Family Dental
May 30, 2017
Category: Dental Procedures
Tags: Dental Crowns   restorative dentistry  

Are you ready to learn more about dental crowns and how they protect smiles?dental crowns

Most people have heard of dental crowns. Of course, not everyone knows the many ways in which they can be used. This is a very versatile and popular restoration used by our Findlay, OH, dentist, Dr. Krystal DeClerck. Find out more about dental crowns and when they could help you.

What is a dental crown?

Chances are good that you’ve seen a dental crown before. Maybe you have a friend that has one. If the crown they sport is tooth-colored, then you probably couldn’t even tell that they had one until they pointed it out to you. Dental crowns are often designed to look just like real teeth (our Findlay general dentist will even match the shade of the restoration so that it blends into the rest of your smile). Crowns are also hollow so that they can fit over the crown of a real tooth.

What is the purpose of a dental crown?

In most cases, a dental crown is designed to preserve a tooth that has become cracked, broken, fractured or damaged. If you’ve had to undergo root canal therapy, more often than not, a dental crown will be placed over the newly treated tooth so the tooth is strong and functional again.

Of course, this isn’t the only reason to get a dental crown. Are you looking to hide severe discolorations caused by certain medications or trauma to the tooth? If so, getting a dental crown could breathe new life back into that tooth’s appearance. With a beautiful-looking restoration that you can trust, you won’t help but feel like smiling.

Dental crowns can also be used to secure a dental bridge in place and to cover a dental implant (for replacing a single missing tooth).

How long do dental crowns last?

The longevity of your restoration really depends on you and how well you care for your new tooth. If you maintain good oral hygiene and continue to visit us for preventive care, then there is no reason your dental crown won’t last you many years. Of course, crowns aren’t designed to last forever, so coming in every six months for routine exams is a good way to check the health of your crown and to find out when it needs to be replaced.

Do dental crowns require special care?

While the crown itself cannot decay, this doesn’t mean that decay still can’t form around it. This is why it’s so important to treat your crown like a natural tooth and to continue to brush and floss regularly, and maintain stellar oral hygiene.

DeClerck Family Dental in Findlay, OH, is here to provide you with the cosmetic and restorative dentistry you need whenever you may need it. If you want to talk to us about getting dental crowns, then call our office today.

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