What are dental crowns ?

Dental Crowns are a tooth-shaped cap which is placed on the tooth to restore the shape, size, and appearance of the tooth. It also enhances the strength of the tooth. If the major part of the tooth is missing, then the crown is the best solution for it. By placing the crown, a tooth can function normally again.

When is dental crown needed?

Dental crowns are used as caps on missing or fractured tooth to protect the life of your teeth. Dental Crowns are needed to :

• Protect or restore a tooth from fracturing due to accident or trauma
• Replace a tooth which is too large for a filling
• Get a cap over Implant placed
• Restore the tooth on which RCT was performed
• Cover discolored, misshaped or badly formed tooth
• Require a bridge in that case crowns are a must

In addition, Dental Crown gives your tooth the strength, shape, size and help to improve the appearance of your tooth. If your dentist has advised, you to get a crown and you are delaying the process then there are chances that you can damage your tooth to the extent that extraction is the last resort.

Moreover, not getting a dental crown can wear down other adjacent teeth causing damage.

what are various types of dental crowns ?

• METAL CROWNS
• CERAMIC CROWNS
• ORCELAIN FUSED TO METAL

DO’S AND DON’TS WITH DENTAL CROWNS

DO’S

• Since the natural teeth are still beneath the crown and are vulnerable to decay, therefore, it is important to maintain good oral hygiene therefore brushing, rinsing and flossing should be followed regularly
• If you clench your teeth, then it is advised to use mouthguard to protect your crown and this also does not allow your teeth to wear down
• Get crowns only by a dental expert who is trained in placing dental implants. Poor placement of crowns can reduce the longevity of crowns
• Do visit your dentist every 6 months to ensure that your oral health is in the best care

DON’TS

• Do not use your teeth as tools as this will put pressure and will damage the crown
• Do not bite your nails and chew pencils
• Do not chew ice or candy which is hard
• Do not eat sticky food
• Do not consume too hot or too cold food as this might cause sensitivity

What Is The Cost Of Dental Crowns ?

Though crowns are expensive than filings, yet high-quality affordable crowns are easily available. At Clove we ensure that we provide the best of services by our trained dental professionals. The materials we use are par excellence and easily accessible. Visit a Clove clinic for a better experience of getting a dental crown.

How Long Do A Dental Crown Last ?

Depending upon case to case and material to material dental crowns may last between 5 to 15 years or even longer. All you need to do is maintain your oral hygiene.

Do Dental Crowns Hurt ?

Your dentist gives local anesthesia before placing a crown, therefore, you will not feel any pain. Once the effect of anesthesia is worn off you might feel sensitivity or soreness in the gums.

Do One Need Dental Crown After RCT ?

After RCT tooth needs strength which crowns may provide. But that depends on case to case, for example, front teeth and the teeth which are strong can do without getting crown.