Using dental crowns for capping decayed, chipped, or broken teeth
Experiencing a broken tooth, often caused by trauma or biting on hard foods like candy, is not only displeasing to the eye but can also trigger discomfort while eating. However, our team at Dreamtime Dentistry in the Vista, California, area is here to bring back your vibrant smile with dental crown treatment.
What are dental crowns, and how are they used in restorative dentistry?
Dental crowns, also known as tooth caps, act as a protective covering for your broken teeth, preventing them from further damage. The crown encapsulates the entire tooth down to the gum line, enhancing its infrastructure and strengthening it for proper functionality. In doing so, any tooth impairment is camouflaged, bringing back your tooth’s former attractive aesthetics while protecting it from further damage. Our experienced team creates a custom-made crown using impressions of your tooth for a perfect fit in terms of color, size, and shape. With the crown securely cemented, your tooth becomes fully functional again with the help of a dental crown.
What are the benefits of using dental crowns for mending broken teeth?
Opting for dental crowns to repair broken teeth is a wonderful choice, given their adaptability, variety of materials, and capacity to restore your teeth functionality. They are available in various styles, including:
- Gold crown
- All-porcelain crown
- Porcelain fused to metal crown
- Zirconia crown
Porcelain crowns are an exceptional option for a front tooth crown due to their potential to match both the color and texture of your natural teeth. The seamless blending of the crown with your adjacent teeth gives your smile a natural-looking appearance and ensures your dental work doesn’t look like dental work. With the proper care and attention by the patient and the help of an experienced dentist for placement, a porcelain crown can last a decade or more, ensuring the aesthetic and functional restoration of your front tooth.
What can happen if I do not treat and protect a natural adult tooth damaged by trauma or decay?
If not treated, a damaged tooth might later require permanent extraction, resulting in additional time and cost for future replacements. Dental crown treatment salvages your compromised teeth and allows them to function as intended without needing removal.
Who can I call to learn more about dental crowns and schedule a consultation appointment?
If you think you may benefit from the capping of a chipped, decayed, or broken tooth, it may be time to talk to our team at Dreamtime Dentistry about the benefits of dental crowns. Our office is conveniently located at 950 Vista Village Drive in Vista, California, and is open to new and current patients who call (760) 274-0993 to arrange a time to talk to our dental team about your restorative dentistry needs.