A dental crown can give your damaged smile the royal treatment.
If you’ve been told you that you need a dental crown you may be wondering if this truly is the best treatment option for preserving your smile. After all, you want to feel confident about the dental treatment you are getting. Dr. Mitchell Pasenkoff, a restorative dentist in Norfolk, MA, is happy to sit down with you and discuss whether you could benefit from a crown.
Here are the most common reasons why someone may need a dental crown,
You have a cracked or broken tooth
If there are parts of your tooth that have broken off then chances are good that a dental crown is going to be the best way to restore the tooth. In some cases, an old filling may be the cause of the crack or break in your tooth. Dr. Mitchell of Norfolk, MA can provide a crown to support the tooth and strengthen it.
There is a significant amount of decay
Most of the time, decay can be removed and then a filling can be placed to restore these areas of the tooth; however, if x-rays indicate that there is a large amount of decay then a filling may not be able to fully support the tooth. To ensure the best possible preservation, a dental crown may be placed over the tooth to protect it from further damage.
Your teeth are deformed, misshapen or worn
Everything from genetic defects to injury can lead to broken, worn or misshapen teeth. If you are unhappy with the way your teeth look a dental crown will not only provide support to the tooth but it can also improve the overall shape, color, alignment and appearance of one or more teeth.
You need to replace a missing tooth
Dental crowns also play a role in replacing missing teeth. If you chose to get a dental implant to replace a single missing tooth then a dental crown will be cemented in place over the implant to complete the restoration. Furthermore, dental crowns can also be placed over natural teeth to anchor a dental bridge into place.
It's important to restore a cracked or damaged tooth. Luckily, Dr. Pasenkoff and his dental team in Norfolk, MA, can provide needed dental care. Call our office today at (508) 528-5351 and let us know how we can help you.