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

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.

Worried about a damaged or weak tooth? Dental crowns can help!

A damaged or broken tooth might feel like a major stressor in your life but fortunately, your Findlay, OH dentist Dr. Krystal DeClerck can provide you with the treatment you need to restore your tooth and preserve your healthy, beautiful smile. Find out more about dental crowns and what they can do for your problem tooth.

If you are dealing with a weak or broken tooth your general dentist in Findlay can easily repair and restore strength back into the tooth with a dental crown. In less severe cases when a tooth has been damaged by decay, we can sometimes place a dental filling to fix it. But there are some situations in which the tooth is just too badly damaged to be fixed with a filling. In this case, the best option is to get a dental crown.

When it comes to getting dental crowns you can choose from a few different options. Amalgam, or metal crowns have been around for a while because they offer a durability that other crowns just can’t. Sure, they aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing but they are often recommended for back teeth because these teeth take on the most chewing pressures and the metal crowns are more resilient and can take more wear and tear.

Porcelain or composite resin crowns are great for covering over damaged teeth in a natural and seamless way. These crowns are designed to match the color of your smile so you’ll get a restoration that only you will know you have.

Crowns can be an ideal choice for someone dealing with a tooth that has been damaged by injury, decay or infection. A tooth that has been protected with a crown is less likely to become further damaged or need to be extracted later on in the future. If you’ve been looking for a way to protect a tooth from further damage then now is the time you called our Findlay, OH dental office to schedule a consultation.

Turn to DeClerck Family Dental to repair your damaged tooth and to give you a beautiful, trustworthy dental crown.

With more and more of us turning to processed foods and sugared-out snacks, it's no wonder many teeth across America are falling apart at an alarming rate. Fortunately, even the most decayed and unattractive teeth can be dealt with, so that your confidence can stay high for every smile from here on out.

That's because at DeClerck Family Dental, we offer lasting dental solutions that can restore all your problem teeth. Dr. Krystal DeClerck has what it takes to cover up the unsightly areas of your dental profile that deter others from asking you to smile in pictures!

The leading treatment for overcoming decayed teeth is with dental crowns, which are coverings that fit on top of damaged or decayed teeth so that they can't be seen above your gum line. This makes dental crowns the premier dental decision for teeth that are so decayed, they lack visible structure above your gums.

Dental crowns further help your damaged teeth by:

• Strengthening them
• Improving their function
• Covering them so that your smile is more attractive to onlookers

Plus, the dental ceramics used to make crowns look very realistic in comparison to your surrounding natural teeth, and can even be created using an improved shade of white compared with your tooth's natural appearance.

Once you've had crowns placed, it's important that you care for them just as you should your normal teeth to maintain their success in your smile. That means:

• Brush at least twice each day and floss daily
• Attend all of your scheduled dental cleanings
• Don't use your teeth to tear open packages or open containers
• Wear a nightguard if you have a bad bedtime habit of grinding your teeth

For more information on dental crowns and what they can do for the full restoration of your smile, give one of the expert dentists at DeClerck Family Dental a call today at (419) 422-8972 for a lasting solution to your decayed teeth right here in Findlay, OH!