May
A dental crown is a form of tooth restoration that protects and strengthens a weakened tooth. It is a cap, designed to replicate the natural appearance of your tooth, that is placed over the healthy tooth material and is visible above the gumline. Dr. Fanny Yacaman, an Endodontist, and the team at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry in Beverly Hills, CA offer advice for patients that think they may need a crown. Crowns can protect teeth which have had a large amount removed due to tooth decay or which have undergone a root canal. They provide a great cosmetic option due to their ability to mimic the appearance of your natural teeth.
What follows are several reasons why an individual may need a dental crown.
Root canals are performed on a tooth which has an extreme level of tooth decay to the point where the inner portions of the tooth where the tooth’s pulp and nerves are in danger of infection. Once the nerve and pulp are at risk of infection or have become infected, a root canal is the best action available to save the tooth. The issue here is that the tooth becomes severely weakened and will need reinforcement that a dental crown can provide. A crown
will restore the aesthetic of the tooth while helping protect it from further decay.
When a tooth has faced some form of trauma, causing it permanent damage, a crown is a great option to restore the tooth. If a tooth has become broken, it can cause significant pain. A solution to this is a root canal, which would then need the protection offered from a crown. Chipped teeth are not as critical, but still benefit from the protection a crown offers. It can help prevent the chip from progressing into something more serious.
Teeth whitening treatments will help brighten your teeth in most cases, but there are some forms of discoloration which cannot be whitened. Discoloration caused by tooth decay or fluorosis are a couple examples of this. If you have a tooth which cannot be whitened, a crown may be a viable solution to restore the aesthetic appearance of the tooth. And, because it covers the entire tooth, it may even be better than a veneer.
When an individual is considering a dental crown or must receive one to save a tooth, there are some common questions that many patients have. When discussing crowns with your dentist, here are some questions you could ask:
Dental crowns provide needed strength, durability, and protection to teeth that need it. If you need a consultation, please consider Dr. Fanny Yacaman and the team at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry in Beverly Hills, CA. To schedule an appointment, please call (310) 861-3955.