Your teeth endure a lot of abuse throughout the years. Just from daily chewing, grinding, hot/cold foods and drinks, and sweets, your teeth can weaken over time. Damage and wear can leave your tooth susceptible to pain, decay, or fractures. One of the most common and effective ways to restore your damaged tooth is with a dental crown.
At Cyprus Family Dental in Magna, we offer patients quality custom dental crowns to protect and restore their smiles. Here are 5 signs you might need a dental crown.
1. You Have a Cracked or Broken Tooth
Cracked teeth can often become worse over time. Small fractures can spread and cause your tooth to become weaker, making it more susceptible to breaking. Dental crowns cover the entire part of the tooth that you can see to protect it from further damage and restore both strength and appearance.
2. Severe Tooth Decay Has Weakened the Tooth
If you get a cavity it can often be treated with a filling. However, when decay has become severe a dental crown may be required to repair the tooth. When too much of a tooth is damaged by decay it can become weak and fragile. Crowns can allow you to keep your natural tooth by reinforcing what’s left of your tooth and preventing more bacteria and decay.
Crowns are often needed after root canal treatment to protect and strengthen the tooth.
3. Your Enamel Is Worn Down
Enamel wears down over time due to grinding, erosion from acids, and normal wear and tear. When enamel wears away, your teeth can become sensitive, uneven, or damaged.
Crowns help worn teeth return to their original shape and strength. They help protect weakened teeth from further damage and wear, while improving the appearance of your smile.
4. You Experience Pain While Chewing
Chewing should never hurt! If you feel pain or discomfort while chewing food, you may have a weakened or damaged tooth. Cracks, decay, worn fillings, and other forms of damage can weaken your tooth and cause stress when you chew or bite down.
A dental crown can often alleviate discomfort by providing protection and stability for your tooth. Schedule an exam with your dentist if you experience pain when chewing or biting down.
5. You Have a Large or Failing Filling
Fillings become weaker versions of your original tooth over time, particularly if most of your tooth has already been carved away by decay and filled. Large fillings and old fillings can also crack, loosen or wear away as time goes on.
If your filling isn’t giving your tooth enough support anymore, your dentist may recommend a dental crown to restore strength and protect it from breaking. Crowns are a great option to keep your tooth strong and protected for years to come.
Restore & Protect Your Smile
Dental Crowns are one of many ways to restore your smile when you have damaged teeth. They can also improve the way your teeth feel, function and look. We offer quality and personalized dentistry for residents of Magna and surrounding communities at Cyprus Family Dental. Contact us today by calling (801) 250-0203 or fill out our online form. We look forward to hearing from you!