The right combination of brushing and flossing, attending routine examinations, and paying mind to the foods and beverages you consume are all necessary parts of the overall preventive care regimen. In fact, falling short of or neglecting a portion of this plan can lead to future complications such as decay, infection, and even tooth loss. When this occurs, however, restorative dentistry may offer a solution that can help you preserve your natural teeth. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist will look at the ways that dental crowns can protect and restore your smile, all while preserving your natural grin.

Preventing Decay

Due to harmful oral bacteria that nestle in the hard-to-clean areas of the mouth, many people experience minor tooth decay at least once in their lives. This can often take the form of a cavity, in which bacteria have been secreting acids that weaken the foundation of your teeth, causing holes to form. When this happens, most of the time they can be treated with a simple filling procedure that consists of carefully removing the decayed portions of the tooth and filling the open cavity with a shade-matched composite resin. In some circumstances, however, the decay can progress past the point in which a filling would help, causing the restoration to fail. When this is the case, your next best step may be a dental crown.

Protecting Other Teeth

Dental crowns can be used to address a number of concerns, including severe decay or a broken tooth. To have a cap placed, your dentist will first thoroughly remove the decaying portions of the structure and then modify it slightly to accommodate the artificial crown. Once placed, your restoration will provide a strong barrier around your tooth, protecting it from future concerns.

Another common use for a dental crown is to protect a healing structure after an extensive procedure such as a root canal. Not only that, but it can also protect surrounding structures from developing infection or disease due to spread. For more information, contact our office today.

A Comfortable Fit

Restorative caps offer the added benefit of customization, as they can be created from a number of materials, including metal for when you are looking for added structural protection or shade-matched composite resin for when you want your smile preserved with a seamless appearance. What’s more, caps can be customized further to either fully encapsulate an oral structure, or partially cover one by addressing a specific area or section. Whether you are protecting teeth from physical damage or decay, a crown can address your unique concerns.

Visit Our Office

Severe decay does not mean you need to have a tooth extracted, and in fact, you may have more options than you expected. Contact The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling 936-441-4600 to learn more or schedule your appointment.