How Dental Crowns Strengthen Damaged Teeth

Find out exactly how dental crowns work and why they are beneficial.dental crowns

Most people have seen or at least heard of a dental crown, a hollow restoration that looks just like the natural crown of a tooth. Our Williamsburg, VA, dentists, Dr. Ricky Rubin, Dr. Brett Dunnill, and Dr. Omar Hasham, might recommend this dental “cap” for many reasons. No matter if you’ve been told that you need a dental crown or you’re just curious about this restoration, we are here to explain more about what dental crowns do and how they help.

When might I need a dental crown?

It isn’t always easy to tell when restorative dentistry could help you. After all, while there are people out there who experience symptoms when problems arise, not everyone will. This is one reason why it’s important that you continue to visit your Williamsburg general dentist every six months for routine cleanings and exams. During these exams, we can discover dental problems that could benefit from a crown.

A dental crown is most often placed over a tooth that is:

  • Weak or worn down
  • Significantly damaged by decay
  • Has an infection or is undergoing root canal treatment
  • Weakened or damaged by trauma
  • Cracked or fractured
  • Discolored, misshapen, or poorly formed

As you can see, the purpose of a crown is to be able to cover the entire visible portion of a tooth in order to protect it from further damage while also boosting its strength and durability. After all, a tooth that has significant decay, an infection or is fractured is often pretty weak even after the problem is treated. In order to restore the tooth to full function, we will need to place a dental crown.

Of course, dental crowns can also be instrumental in tooth loss treatment. That’s right! A dental crown can be made to cover a dental implant to replace a single missing tooth or it can be used to hold a dental bridge in place. As you can see, dental crowns can certainly get your smile back on track after an infection, decay, or damage.

If you have questions about getting dental crowns in Williamsburg, VA or you want to find out if you could benefit from this restoration then call Williamsburg Family Dentistry today to learn more.

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