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Dental Crowns: How to Use Them and Why They Are Essential
Fortunately, for many of us, cavities or dental injuries don’t automatically lead to losing natural teeth. More often than not, a damaged or severely decayed tooth can be saved with dental crown restoration. Crowns play a key role in restorative dentistry to protect and preserve your smile, while cosmetic crowns focus on improving your smile’s esthetic appeal. At Your Smile Dental Wellness Center in McDonough, Georgia, we offer both to renew your smile’s function and beauty. These FAQs, compiled by Dr. Yvonne Caton-Hospedales, provide further information on crowns, their use, and why we need them.
What is a dental crown?
Dental crowns are hollow caps that cover compromised or weak teeth to support their vulnerable structure. They come in metal, porcelain, zirconium, or ceramic material and are custom-made to your tooth’s specifications. Crowning a tooth that’s worn, flawed, decayed, or damaged gives it renewed strength and vitality to continue to be used.
Why would I need a dental crown?
For the most part, crowns serve to repair and restore teeth compromised by decay or dental trauma. Chipped, cracked, and broken teeth are weak and fragile due to their compromised structure. Crowns form a protective shield around these teeth to protect them from further damage. Crowns help support teeth with large fillings and teeth that have had root canal therapy. Crowns are also used to replace missing teeth for dental implant treatment and support fixed bridges. Cosmetic crowns cover flawed, misshapen, or oddly sized teeth to improve your smile’s appearance. Dental crowns can address various dental issues, enhancing your smile’s appearance, feel, and function.
How long do dental crowns last?
That depends on the type of crown you get and your oral habits. With proper care, most crowns can last up to 15 years. Good oral care and routine dental visits will help prolong your crown’s lifespan.
How are crowns maintained?
Crowns resemble and function like natural teeth and are cared for in the same way as natural teeth. Floss daily, brush twice daily, and see your dentist twice annually for routine exams and cleanings. We also recommend staying away from hard and sticky foods as they can potentially damage or dislodge your crown.
Will it hurt to get a crown?
Getting a crown doesn’t hurt. If you have sensitive teeth, we can give you a local anesthetic to prepare your tooth for a crown, as this requires reshaping your tooth’s structure. You can count on Dr. Yvonne and our team to make your treatment as relaxing and pain-free as possible.
Who can benefit from dental crown treatment?
If you’re looking for a long-term solution to restoring weak, worn, decayed, or damaged teeth, you could be a candidate for dental crown treatment.
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New Patients:
(770) 727-3378 | Existing Patients:
(770) 320-9882
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Where can I go for dental crown restoration near me?
To learn more about our dental crown treatments, contact Dr. Yvonne Caton-Hospedales from Your Smile Dental Wellness Center in McDonough, GA, at (770) 727-3378.
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