What is a Dental Crown and Do I Need One?
At our Chinook Mall Dental Office we offer our patients many services including crowns. A dental crown is a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Dental crowns often provide support when the health of a tooth or the tooth itself has become weak. They are primarily used for –
- Support a dental bridge.
- Put over a dental implant.
- Cosmetically alter the look of your teeth.
- Support a tooth with a wide filling.
- Cover a tooth after root canal surgery.
- Protect teeth weakened from bacteria and decay.
- Hold together a cracked or broken tooth.
- Hide away discoloured teeth.
What are the main advantages of a dental crown?
Crowns are the strongest possible solution for damaged and/or weak teeth and if installed correctly should provide long lasting natural function. They are made to match the colour and shape of your natural teeth or can be used to cosmetically enhance your smile.
Do you need a crown?
Consultations are important to Dr. Charchuk and the staff at Chinook Mall Family Dental Clinic, with so many treatments available in restoring and strengthening teeth it is vital the best option be explored. If we find that you require a crown here is what you can expect.
To perform the crown procedure, your dentist prepares the tooth and makes a molded impression of the teeth to send to a dental laboratory. A fitted, temporary crown is created during this visit to temporarily protect the tooth while the final restoration is being made in the dental laboratory. Once completed, the crown can be cemented or adhesively bonded at a later visit.
Your Recovery and Aftercare
After your permanent crown has been placed, your dentist will provide you with information about caring for your new restoration. In general, maintain proper oral hygiene habits by brushing twice daily and flossing with dental floss or inter dental cleaners once a day. These practices will help to remove plaque from the area where the crown meets the gum, and help prevent dental decay and gum disease.
Avoid chewing hard foods, ice or other hard objects, since this could damage your crown. It also is important to avoid biting your fingernails and grinding your teeth, which could significantly shorten its lifespan. If you habitually clench or grind your teeth, your dentist may recommend wearing a night-time mouth guard to offer protection while sleeping.
The integrity and longevity of your teeth is important to us. If you require a crown, it is best to have the treatment performed soon after your checkup and consultation. Please visit us at our central location in the Chinook Mall Professional Tower, we look forward to seeing and serving you.
