a dental Crown?
A dental crown is a restoration that encircles all of your tooth when there has been extensive loss of tooth structure most often caused by a large cavity, trauma, or wear. A dental crown can help improve the strength and esthetics of a tooth.
A filling may be adequate to remove the decay or dental disease of a tooth but when a filling involves more than two thirds of a tooth it is at a higher risk of fracturing. A crown is often recommended to reduce the risk of your tooth fracturing and improve the long term prognosis. A crown helps your tooth stand up to the forces of our bite!
CAN I STIL GET A CAVITY ON MY TOOTH AFTER I HAVE HAD A CROWN PLACED?
Yes. That is why it is so important to brush and floss your teeth regularly even after getting a crown. A crown has a margin that meets the tooth, usually close to your gum line. Where the crown meets the tooth is where a new cavity can start if it is not cleaned properly. Be sure to ask us at your next appointment to show you how to clean around your crowns aquequetly.