Dental Crowns come with a lot of benefits. They can prevent a weak tooth from breaking and also help in strengthening the overall tooth. In addition, they also:
• Restore a tooth that’s broken or severely worn down.
• Cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of natural teeth left.
• Hold a dental bridge in place.
• Cover severely discolored teeth.
• Restore a dental implant.
• Be used for cosmetic reasons to make your smile look better.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Duration and Benefits
On an average, dental crowns last 5-15 years. The life span of a crown depends on how much wear and tear it’s exposed to and how well you care for your teeth. Crowns help avoid grinding or clenching your teeth while chewing ice, biting your fingernails, or using your teeth to open the packaging.
Because a tooth is crowned doesn’t mean it’s protected from decay or gum disease. You’ll need to keep caring for your teeth and gums, including brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day – especially where the gum meets the crown. Using an antibacterial mouth rinse can be of further help. Regular dental hygienist appointments are a chance to get your crown checked and cleaned thoroughly.
A crown can prevent a weak tooth from breaking and hold parts of a cracked tooth together.
Dental crowns can also:
• Restore a tooth that’s broken or severely worn down
• Cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of natural teeth left
• Hold a dental bridge in place
• Cover severely discolored teeth
• Restore a dental implant
• Be used for cosmetic reasons to make your smile look better
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do dental crowns last?
On average, dental crowns last 5-15 years. The life span of a crown depends on how much wear and tear it’s exposed to and how well you care for your teeth. It’s helpful to avoid grinding or clenching your teeth, chewing ice, biting your fingernails, and using your teeth to open the packaging.
Does a crowned tooth need special care?
No, but just because a tooth is crowned doesn’t mean it’s protected from decay or gum disease. You’ll need to keep caring for your teeth and gums, including brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day – especially where the gum meets the crown. It can also help to use an antibacterial mouth rinse. Regular dental hygienist appointments with Dental Planet are a chance to get your crown checked and cleaned thoroughly.
What types of crowns are available?
Permanent crowns can be made from different materials including metal, porcelain, resin, and ceramic.
• All-ceramic or all-porcelain crowns can be matched to your natural tooth color better than other crown types. Less of your tooth will need to be drilled away too, which helps keep the tooth strong. These crowns are a good choice for front and back teeth.
• Gold crowns are very strong and long-lasting. They’re most often used on back teeth where the sight of the gold isn’t as noticeable.
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns can be matched to the color of nearby teeth (unlike crowns made entirely from metal). They were used a lot before ceramic and porcelain crowns were made. These crowns can be a good choice for front or back teeth.
