You may have a pretty good understanding of what you can expect from a dental crown. To begin, you know that a crown is a prosthetic – or artificial – tooth that has a hollow-body construction. It is crafted to look just like a natural tooth, fitting the dimensions and color of your smile. And, of course, we will place the crown (commonly called a “cap”) over your tooth that is in need of help, securing it with cement for long-term wear. As for the benefits, however, if you’re a bit fuzzy, we invite you to learn a bit more so you can see that these restorations really are quite helpful.

Prolong Tooth Life

A dental crown can actually prolong the life of your tooth when something serious is going on. For instance, if you suffer from a tooth infection and require root canal treatment, we can clean up the remaining tissue and cover it with a crown, so you can avoid an extraction. This means retaining natural teeth, so you don’t need to worry about replacing them.

Cover Up Serious Damage

How’s your tooth look? How does it feel? Did you shatter it when you bit into something quite hard? For serious damage, we can cover your tooth up with a dental crown so it looks good as new and functions beautifully. This is also helpful for a tooth that has suffered serious cosmetic damage.

Protect Against Infection

A broken tooth, weak tooth, or cracked tooth is often extremely vulnerable to infection because bacteria can welcome themselves right into your tooth, making their way into your roots. You can prevent these concerns by covering your tooth, so bacteria do not have entry.

Enjoy Restored Eating and Speaking

If your tooth is not whole, you may find that eating and speaking may become difficult. You may even suffer from TMJ concerns due to strain. A dental crown can even out your bite for improved daily function.