Here is Why You May Need Dental Crowns Instead of a Filling

A dental crown, or cap, is needed to restore a tooth’s strength, shape, and appearance, especially when a tooth is damaged, weakened, or has a large filling. Crowns protect weakened teeth, prevent fractures, and improve the aesthetics of a smile.
Here’s a more detailed look at why dental crowns are used:

Extensive Tooth Decay:
When a cavity is too large to be filled with a traditional filling, a crown can protect the remaining tooth structure and prevent further decay.

Fractured or Broken Tooth:
A crown can reinforce a cracked tooth, preventing it from breaking further or becoming more vulnerable.

Large Fillings:
If a tooth has undergone a large filling, leaving little natural tooth structure, a crown can provide support and prevent the remaining tooth from fracturing.

Root Canal Treatment:
After a root canal, a tooth can become weakened, making a crown necessary to restore its strength and protect it.

Cosmetic Reasons:
A crown can improve the aesthetics of a discolored or misshapen tooth.

Dental Bridges and Implants:
Crowns are essential for securing dental bridges and covering dental implants.

Protecting a Tooth:
A crown can act as a protective barrier, especially for children at high risk for tooth decay or for teeth that are difficult to maintain properly.

The question then arises, when does a patient actually need a dental crown and when can they get by with just a filling? Ultimately the choice to get a crown belongs to the patient. We will give the patient the necessary information and advice to help them make an educated decision. Patients need to keep in mind that protecting their teeth, and keeping them in the best condition, is a better health choice all around. Crowns are necessary after a Root Canal Procedure to protect the integrity of the tooth. Root canal teeth become brittle and weak because the nerve is no longer viable and there is no blood supply to that tooth.

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