6 Ways Dental Crowns Restore Smiles

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Dental crowns have been around a long time, but they continue to play a key role in cosmetic dentistry at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark.

A dental crown, often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth. They are used for many common dental problems:

  • An old crown that is damaged or ill-fitting
  • A broken tooth
  • A tooth with severe decay
  • A tooth that has had a root canal
  • A tooth that is too small or misshapen
  • A tooth that prevents a proper bite

A dental crown serves both structural and aesthetic purposes. It protects a natural tooth from additional decay and damage while permitting normal function. In addition, a dental crown often prevents the need for an extraction and the bone loss that can occur with a missing tooth.

Patients who get a dental crown should not assume that the tooth is now invincible. Crowns need daily cleaning and flossing, just like all teeth. The remaining tooth structure just around the gumline could still become decayed and the soft tissue around the crown is exposed to gum disease. Chewing hard foods or using your teeth as a tool can cause a crown to crack or break. (Use scissors to open a stubborn plastic package—don’t bite and pull!)

The team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark can guide you on caring for your new crown, so that it will last as long as possible. Crowns are just one of the restorative dentistry services we provide. Schedule a consultation with us today.

Contact Premier Dental & Oral Health Group:

573-365-0220

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

24 North Shore Dr.
Lake Ozark, Missouri
65049

 

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