One very versatile dental solution, dental crowns are used by the dentists at Heritage Dental Associates, P.C. in Fayetteville for a number of purposes. If your dentist recommends a dental crown, it may be for one of the following reasons.
Fillings are effective on small cavities, but they need a significant amount of tooth to support them. If much of your tooth is missing, a crown may be needed to fill in the gap.
A crown can also help support a tooth that is weakened or fractured by holding the remaining pieces together to prevent the damage from worsening.
If one of your teeth is missing altogether, a dental crown can be placed in the gap to replace it. Often, this dental crown is secured with a dental implant to hold it firmly in place.
Another great alternative to dental implants is a dental bridge. With a bridge, you will need one or more dental crowns to replace any teeth that are missing as well as two crowns to attach to the remaining teeth on both sides.
If you tooth has inflammation or decay down to the root, your Fayetteville dentist will want to go in and perform a root canal to remove it. Unfortunately, however, this leaves a small hole in your tooth, and you will need a dental crown to cover and protect the area.
Dental crowns aren't just used for medical purposes. You can have crowns placed for cosmetic purposes as well. For example, you may want a dental crown to cover and disguise a tooth that is severely decayed or discolored.
Dental crowns are a very common dental procedure that dentists Kendrick and Kendrick at Heritage Dental Associates, P.C. place on a regular basis. If you think a dental crown might improve your oral health, self-confidence or appearance, call your dentist at Heritage Dental Associates, P.C. in Fayetteville today.