Dental crowns are an option for protecting and restoring damaged teeth, as well as improving the appearance of teeth with cosmetic 
concerns. Dental crowns fit over existing teeth like a cap. They look just like natural teeth and readily blend in with the surrounding teeth. Whether you need dental crowns for protective, restorative, or cosmetic reasons, a dentist can help you decide if crowns are right for you. At Harris Parkway Dental, Dr. Brad McConnell is your family dentist in Fort Worth, TX, for dental crowns.
How Dental Crowns Protect and Restore
Dental crowns are hollow caps or shells that look like natural teeth but fit over existing teeth that are weak or damaged. Once in place, a dental crown completely encapsulates the tooth, which provides protection against further wear and tear or other damage. With a dental crown in place, a weak or damaged tooth gains a strong outer shell that allows the tooth to resume biting and chewing functions it was previously too weak to perform without extensive sensitivity, discomfort, or pain.
Each dental crown is custom created to fit perfectly over its corresponding tooth. Further, the size, shape, and color of each crown are customized to ensure the most natural look possible. Once in place, dental crowns look just like natural teeth. Others will not be able to tell you have dental crowns. At Harris Parkway Dental in Fort Worth, TX, our family dentist could determine if a weak or damaged tooth could be restored with a dental crown.
Cosmetic Benefits of Dental Crowns
In addition to the protective and restorative benefits of dental crowns, they offer cosmetic benefits as well. Since dental crowns completely encapsulate a tooth, they can conceal a wide range of cosmetic concerns and give flawed teeth a beautiful new look. Dental crowns can also improve your smile by helping replace missing teeth when used in conjunction with dental implants or bridgework. Some of the cosmetic concerns dental crowns can help improve include:
- Teeth with stains or discolorations
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Oddly shaped teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Missing teeth
Dental crowns can strengthen and restore your smile in several ways. Whether you have damaged teeth that need protection from further wear and tear or would like to improve the appearance of teeth with cosmetic concerns, dental crowns can help. To learn more about dental crowns and how they could help your smile, schedule an appointment with Dr. McConnell by calling our family dentist practice in Fort Worth, TX, Harris Parkway Dental, at (817) 423-2223.