A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth — to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance.
A dental crown to be installed at Emerald Dental Surgery
A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:
- To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth
- To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down
- To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of tooth left
- To hold a dental bridge in place
- To cover severely discolored teeth
- To cover a dental implant
- To make a cosmetic modification
Dental crown care
Once the crown is in, it’s important to take good care of it. Careful attention to your crown can prolong its life.
Here are some helpful tips:
- Practice careful brushing. If you’re not already brushing your teeth twice a day, it’s time to start. Consider using a toothpaste for sensitive teeth if your crown or the teeth around it are sensitive to heat or cold.
- Flossing daily can help keep all your teeth in tip-top shape.
- Avoid hard foods. Chewing ice or hard foods might cause your crown to crack, especially if you have a porcelain crown.
- If you grind or clench your teeth at night, your dentist may recommend a night guard to protect your crown and surrounding teeth.
N/B If the teeth around the crown, or the crowns are persistently sensitive, kindly do visit for a dental review at our dental center or any other closest to you.
Sources
https://www.healthline.com/find-care/articles/dentists/dental-crown
