Dental crowns offer serious support when a tooth’s integrity is compromised. They are often associated with cavity treatment, particularly when a person has to undergo a root canal treatment. That being said, they are useful as more than just support after tooth decay. If you have an unsightly tooth that suffered damage in an injury, or one that developed abnormally, your dentist might recommend placing a crown. In addition to offering needed support, placing a ceramic crown will help the tooth look more like its neighbors. This can be important to improving your smile, in addition to protecting your vulnerable tooth.
Why Your Dentist Might Recommend A Crown For An Unsightly Tooth
The reason a crown might be preferable to cosmetic dental treatment concerns the condition of your tooth. Cosmetic work can make improvements to your smile, but the procedures are not intended to fix functional problems. If an unusually small, misshapen, or damaged tooth can no longer handle biting and chewing problems, a crown can fix this, while also taking care of its effect on how you look.
CEREC Technology Offers Attractive Crowns In One Visit
Thanks to CEREC technology available at your dentist’s office, a cosmetically appealing crown made of ceramic is available in a single visit. Without this technology, the receipt of your permanent crown would not take place until a dental lab had constructed it, and sent it back to your dentist’s office. This means you would go in for an initial appointment to have your tooth measured, and to have it prepared for receipt, and return at a later date to have the crown placed. CEREC crowns can be made in-office, and are ready in time for you to have your restoration placed that day.
