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Today's dental crowns can restore the appearance, strength, size, shape, and function to a damaged tooth. People who have a weakened tooth due to a large filling, trauma, decay, a root canal treatment, or from wear should seek treatment as soon as possible. It is far better and less expensive to save a natural tooth than it is to replace it or, worse yet, live without it. The primary function of a dental crown is to restore and protect a damaged tooth, preventing the necessity of extraction. If you think you may need dental crowns in Dolton/Chicago area, call Pleasant Dental at
. It is important to seek treatment before extraction becomes necessary, as missing teeth can wreak havoc on your mouth, overall health, confidence, and pocketbook.
It really isn’t better to just have a troublesome tooth extracted and be done with it, although it may seem like the simple solution. The problems that missing teeth can cause are extensive:
- Aesthetic – Missing teeth aren't aesthetically pleasing
- Psychological – An unattractive smile can lower self-esteem
- Chewing function – Difficulty chewing can result in a less nutritious soft-food diet
- Bone loss – The jawbone will resorb (shrink) where teeth are missing
- Damage and wear to remaining teeth – The existing teeth have to bear more chewing load
- Alignment – Remaining teeth can shift into the gap, misaligning bite
- Speech – Gaps can make it difficult to pronounce certain sounds
- Decay and gum disease – Shifting teeth create gaps that are hard to clean properly
In the world of dentistry, an ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure. Dental crowns can prevent the loss of a damaged tooth, and in turn, prevent the necessity of extensive dental work in the future. If a tooth is infected, a root canal treatment can save the tooth and a dental crown over it will extend the tooth life for 10 to 15 years or longer. If the tooth is missing, a denture or bridge can fill the gap, preventing some problems, however, only a dental implant can prevent bone loss.
Pleasant Dental offers crowns in a variety of materials to meet your dental needs and desires,
porcelain and new highly durable
solid zirconia being the most popular choice. Call today and schedule a consultation with Dr. Dean Dietrich for a comprehensive examination and advice on the most efficient and cost effective way to restore your dental health.