The “Several Hats” Worn by Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped prosthesis placed on your tooth to improve its aesthetics and function. While a dental crown is tiny, it does a lot of “heavy lifting” in dentistry. From cosmetic to restorative dentistry, there are enough reasons you may need a dental crown in Burlington, Ontario. At Dentistry at LaSalle, we create our crowns using ceramics or porcelain, and here are the reasons Dr. Swati Khanna may recommend a dental crown:

• To repair damaged/decayed teeth: If your tooth has decay, a fracture, or chips, ensure that it’s treated soon before infection seeps into the pulp chamber. Once we place a dental crown over your tooth, we prevent further damage and seal out infections.
• To replace a large filling: If you have a tooth cavity that’s too large, a typical cavity filling won’t provide the needed strength to the tooth. In such a case, we would replace the filling with a dental crown to improve its appearance and strength.
• To complete the dental implant treatment: A dental implant is a tooth replacement that replaces your lost or missing tooth from the root to the crown. Once an implant post is inserted in the jawbone, it fuses with the bone to form a stable anchorage for a tooth prosthesis. Your dentist usually completes the dental implant treatment by installing a natural-looking dental crown.
• Cosmetically improve your teeth: While dental crowns are largely used for restoration purposes, Dr. Khanna can recommend a dental crown to cover up your stained, rotated, or misshapen tooth. Even if only one tooth needs crowning, this touch-up can have a dramatic transformation on your entire smile.
• Anchor a dental bridge: A dental bridge consists of artificial teeth secured by healthy teeth (abutments) on either side of the gap. Dental crowns are placed on the abutments to provide a stable anchorage for the bridge.

While dental crowns are designed to last many years, they need replacement at some point. Talk to your dentist to avoid putting the tooth underneath in danger when you notice signs of wear and tear on your crown.

Revive Your Smile with Natural-Looking Dental Crowns

If you have decayed or damaged teeth, you don’t have to settle for a smile you don’t like. Please dial (905) 634-9090 to book an appointment with Dentistry at LaSalle for affordable porcelain crowns.