DENTAL CROWNS

Dental Crowns

Over time, teeth can be damaged, cracked or weakened by decay. Dentists use a crown to entirely cover or “cap” a damaged tooth. Crowns are made to match the color of your natural teeth, and besides strengthening an impaired tooth, these can be used to improve your teeth’s appearance, shape or alignment.

Dental crowns can be fashioned from stainless steel, ceramic, acrylic, gold and metal alloys. Unlike removable devices such as dentures, crowns are cemented onto existing teeth or implants, and can only be removed by your dentist.

Our team of dental experts at Dr. Reena Gusain’s Dental Clinic in Zirakpur may recommend a crown to:

Protect a weak tooth from breaking, or hold together segments of a cracked tooth
Restore an already damaged tooth
Replace a large filling when there is not enough tooth remaining
Hold a dental bridge in place
Cover a dental implant
Cover a badly shaped or severely discoloured tooth
Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment

How long does a dental crown last?

With good oral hygiene, crowns can last a lifetime. A crown may come loose or fall out if the underlying tooth is damaged by gum disease or tooth decay. While a crowned tooth does not require any special care, it is important to keep your gums and teeth healthy by brushing with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes twice a day and flossing daily. Also, remember that regular checkups and professional cleanings are just as necessary to make sure you maintain your optimum oral health.