Sciota, Pennsylvania
Having a set of pearly-white, perfect-looking teeth makes you feel good about yourself. That self-confidence benefits your social life as well as your career. On the other hand, if you have a damaged, broken or cracked tooth, this can make you self-conscious to show your smile. Chestnthill Dental can repair even a badly damaged tooth by installing a dental crown. Today on the blog, we explore four reasons that we might place a crown.
What is a dental crown and how does it work?
A crown restores a tooth to its normal shape, size, and function, even if that tooth has been seriously compromised due to an injury or an area of tooth decay. When placed by an experienced and highly-trained dentist like one of our cosmetic dentists in Sciota, a crown can make your tooth look more appealing and feel stronger.
Aesthetics
Commonly made with an exterior of beautiful dental porcelain, crowns mimic the physical gloss and translucency of your natural tooth enamel. We understand that if you’re trying to boost your self-confidence, you don’t want people knowing your tooth has been altered. Our highly-skilled cosmetic dentists have experience shading and contouring restorations like crowns to exactly replicate the tooth in need of fixing or replacing. That means your dental crown will fit in with your smile.
Chewing ability
When your tooth becomes broken or chipped or becomes seriously damaged due to decay, your chewing ability suffers. It can become sensitive, painful, and actually make it impossible to eat the way you once did. Our team of oral health professionals prides itself on staying up to date on the latest in dental crown work. Now using the newest materials and technology, a modern crown restores your chewing ability for years to come without limiting your food choice.
Protection
You may have also heard a crown referred to as a cover or cap. That’s because your dental crown will cover or cap your existing tooth, a tooth that has been repaired via root canal or as the final step in the process of a dental implant to replace a missing tooth. When you receive a crown, it acts as a shield. It will provide protection from bacteria that could cause further decay and rot, while also safeguarding against cracking or more disastrous kinds of damage.
Versatility
Dental crowns can be used to address a wide variety of oral problems—or to complete a dental implant procedure or root canal. We can use crowns to repair even a tooth that is seriously damaged by an injury or decay. A crown also can be placed to provide extra support for a dental bridge.
Dental crowns in Sciota, Pennsylvania
Our experienced staff can help you decide how a crown can best suit your needs. Don’t let your smile change how you feel about yourself. Stop waiting and contact us today to see how Chestnuthill Dental can use crowns to improve your oral health or help you meet your aesthetic goals for your smile. To schedule a consultation, call (570) 402-4001 or complete our online appointment request form.
