We use dental crowns widely and for a variety of purposes, making them a vital restoration for our patients. Dental crowns restore smiles, but in more ways than one.
Here’s how tooth crowns aid in restoration:
- Capping a damaged or weak tooth
- Completing a root canal treatment
- Topping a dental implant post
- Connecting custom artificial teeth to healthy teeth (bridge)
- Concealing tooth flaws
- Lengthening short teeth to level your bite
How Dental Crowns Work for Your Smile
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that fit over a treated tooth. They are always custom-coloured and shaped to blend with neighbouring teeth.
If you have a damaged or at-risk tooth, whether from injury or after a root canal, the crown acts as a buffer between your biting force and the tooth beneath, protecting it from further damage or loss.
In tooth replacement, it is the final step after a single dental implant (capping the implant post) or it connects bridge teeth to healthy teeth.
We also use dental crowns to conceal a wide range of cosmetic imperfections, such as cracks, chips, shape issues, and small gaps between teeth.
Finally, a dental crown lengthens a short tooth for aesthetics and chewing function.
Dental crowns are durable and can last for a decade or more with proper care.
Dental Crown Maintenance
Dental crowns don’t require special maintenance, much like dental implants; you brush and floss as usual. It’s also important to see your dentist in Maple Ridge, BC, for regular checkups and teeth cleanings.
We recommend not using your teeth (restored or otherwise) as tools to open bottles or packages, and never bite into sticky candy directly with a crowned tooth.
Are You Considering Dental Crown Services in Maple Ridge, BC?
For more information about our restorative dentistry or to schedule a consultation, contact us today at (604) 210-5705.