A tooth that is damaged due to physical trauma, or badly affected by decay, can face serious issues. Unfortunately, our teeth are limited in how they are able to recover from harm, and any problem that requires restorative dental work will lead to your tooth needing permanent support of some kind. Our Bellaire, TX dental practice uses modern dental crowns that are attractive and convenient, but still up to the task of offering long-term protection. Like your natural teeth, restorations can have their lifespans affected by your quality of preventive dental care. With smart care at home, and regular dental exams, you can ensure that your custom crown has truly long-term value.
When Is A Dental Crown Required?
A dental crown is used in some cavity treatments, but not every treatment. If decay is identified and treated in its early stages, it is possible to have your tooth protected with a dental filling. Fillings are bonded directly to your tooth structure, and they can keep your tooth safe in the long term. Unfortunately, they are not strong enough to help when damage is more significant. If your cavity requires a root canal treatment, or if you need quality support after a more serious injury, a crown can help. A full crown will actually cover all of your tooth above your gum line, and do all of your biting and chewing work on that tooth’s behalf.
We Can Have Your Permanent Crown Crafted And Placed In One Visit!
We use modern technology in our office when we produce dental crowns for our patients. During your visit, your tooth will be carefully measured, and the measurements will be used to make a digital model of your crown. Once that crown is digitally designed, a milling machine can produce it with lifelike ceramic. Once in place, your custom crown is stable enough for biting and chewing tasks, and it can help you by keeping your tooth safe against infection.
Keeping Up With Proper Smile Care After Dental Work
Proper smile care after restorative dental work can help you sustain the quality of your restoration. You should keep up with regular dental exams on a semiannual basis. After dental work has taken place, your dentist will check on your filling or crown, to make sure that it – like your natural teeth – remains in good condition. If a problem with an older restoration is identified, you can discuss replacement with a modern appliance.
Contemporary Dental And Orthodontics Can Provide A Durable Crown In Just One Appointment
Contemporary Dental And Orthodontics is ready to provide you with a durable, lifelike dental crown! We use modern technology to produce custom crowns in our office, which can be ready in as little as one appointment. To find out more, you can reach our Bellaire, TX dental practice by calling 713-668-9119.