Made to match the color of your natural teeth.
Over time, teeth can be damaged, cracked or weakened by decay. Dentists use a crown to entirely cover or “cap” a damaged tooth. Crowns are made to match the color of your natural teeth, and besides strengthening an impaired tooth, these can be used to improve your teeth’s appearance, shape or alignment. Dental crowns can be fashioned from stainless steel, ceramic, acrylic, gold and metal alloys. Unlike removable devices such as dentures, crowns are cemented onto existing teeth or implants, and can only be removed by your dentist. Crowns are made to match the color of your natural teeth, and besides strengthening an impaired tooth, these can be used to improve your teeth’s appearance, shape or alignment.
With good oral hygiene, crowns can last a lifetime. A crown may come loose or fall out if the underlying tooth is damaged by gum disease or tooth decay. While a crowned tooth does not require any special care, it is important to keep your gums and teeth healthy by brushing with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes twice a day and flossing daily. Also, remember that regular checkups and professional cleanings are just as necessary to make sure you maintain your optimum oral health.
No, the crown will not be noticeable, and every effort will be made to match the color of your other teeth.
Dental crowns typically last between 5 and 15 years. The amount of "wear and tear" a crown is subjected to, how well you follow appropriate oral hygiene practices, and your particular mouth-related behaviors, all affect the crown's lifespan.
No, not every tooth that receives a crown requires a root canal. If a root canal is required, it should usually be finished before a crown is firmly attached to the tooth. Teeth that have undergone a root canal treatment usually require a crown to be put on them.
A crown will be placed on top of your implant or existing tooth but the dentist may need to alter the existing tooth in order to do so. You will be numbed throughout the treatment and should not feel any pain, however, you may feel a little uncomfortable later.
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