Signs You Need A Dental Crown

Dental crowns are pretty effective when it comes to repairing injured teeth. So, if you aren't looking to get a dental extraction, you should get a dental crown. But when do you get a dental crown fixed? Well, here are indicators that dental crowns might come in handy for you.

You Have Had a Large Filling

Assuming you have a badly decaying tooth but are not ready to extract it, you should contemplate getting a filling. The dentist will have to extract the decaying part before filling the cavity. Unfortunately, the remaining part of your natural tooth will be pretty weak. Now that's where a dental crown comes in. The dental crown will protect the already weak tooth from cracking or breaking.

Broken Cusps

Canines, premolars, and molars all have cusps. These cusps are meant to help you chew effectively. So, if your cusps break, they'll not only ruin the appearance of your tooth but also interfere with your chewing ability. Luckily, your dentist can restore the look of your tooth by casting a dental crown for you. The crown will also protect your tooth from further damage.

Undesirable Appearance

All is not lost if you got a tooth whose shape is not appealing. You have probably been avoiding smiling or laughing due to the nature of your tooth. Luckily, you can improve its appearance by getting a dental crown placed on the tooth. Your dentist can change the color or shape of your tooth with the help of a dental crown. Besides, crowns can be used to get rid of gaps between teeth.

You Have Had a Root Canal

Although a root canal can help save your tooth, the procedure might still leave your tooth weak. As such, the tooth can still fracture, especially if it is a molar or premolar. To avoid such scenarios, your dentist will cover the tooth with a dental crown. The crown will definitely do an excellent job in terms of protecting your tooth.

Fractured or Chipped Tooth

A tooth is considered damaged if it's fractured or chipped. Most people will even avoid interacting with others if their tooth is damaged. It gets worse if the damaged tooth is an incisor or canine. Fortunately, you can improve the appearance of a chipped or damaged tooth by having a dentist install a dental crown. By doing so, the damaged part won't be visible as the dental crown will cover it. 

If you have any of these tooth issues, you might benefit greatly from a dental crown.

Contact your dentist for more information about dental crowns


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