There is just no way around it – once your tooth suffers serious damage, it will need support. A tooth that has been affected by tooth decay, or by an injury, can require significant protection. In cases where a dental filling cannot simply cover the damage, a dental crown can be required. You can count on a dental crown to hold up against the pressures created when you bite and chew. You can also count on a ceramic dental crown to help you maintain your appearance. With proper care, you can also count on that crown to last for many years, so that your vulnerable tooth stays well guarded. (more…)

Why are dental fillings so often used to fix a tooth that needs a cavity treatment? The first thing to understand is that something will have to be done to address the harm tooth decay causes, because the material lost to that damage will not naturally rebuild. A filling offers discreet support by occupying the space where the cavity formed. Restorative dental care with a filling can protect your tooth, and, because your dentist uses composite resin, it will not call attention to itself. While the placement of a dental crown can call for more significant alterations to your tooth, a filling requires less modification when you have it placed. That being said, a larger cavity can demand more protection than you could ask from a filling, which will make a crown necessary. (more…)

A cavity may start small, but it will continue to spread as it goes unchecked. Your daily oral care habits can help you prevent decay, but once that decay takes hold, the solution to your woes resides with your dentist. In cases where a cavity has had time to grow severe enough to cause internal problems, a root canal treatment will be in order. Once this procedure has been performed, your dentist will still need to address its impact on your tooth. While a filling is not a sufficient response to a root canal, a dental crown can offer necessary support. With a life-like ceramic crown, you can have your needed support, and keep your appearance in order. (more…)

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. (more…)