When is a Crown necessary?
Your natural teeth are extremely strong. The enamel on your teeth has great strength in order to allow you to bite and chew hard foods. Unfortunately, there are situations in which your teeth may become weak, and this means that it needs a little extra support to protect it and keep it from experiencing damage such as breaking, chipping, or cracking.
Dental crowns are used by the Doctors at of Laser Dental Associates in Sterling Heights to help protect your natural teeth. Dental crowns are made out of a variety of materials, such as gold or porcelain, and are cemented over your natural teeth in order to protect them and give them strength. They are oftentimes placed over teeth that have had previous damage or trauma, or can be used on top of teeth that have recently had root canals, as root canal procedures eliminate the blood supply to the tooth which can cause it to become weak and brittle. Teeth that have also had excessive fillings will also weaken over time, so a dental crown can be placed to help keep it from experiencing any damage that may cause it to need extraction.
Additionally, dental crowns are also used on top of dental implants. Dental implants are titanium or zirconium rods that are placed in the dental bone and topped with a crown in order to replace missing teeth and to appear as a natural tooth. This can help a patient restore their bite and their looks while addressing the need to fill a gap caused by an extraction or lost tooth.
The Doctors at of Laser Dental Associates in Sterling Heights have extensive training and experience with cosmetic dentistry, and can use crowns for either protection or appearance, depending on your personal situation. Call today at to schedule a consultation appointment to find out how crowns can help protect your teeth and keep your smile looking flawless!
Dental crowns are used by the Doctors at of Laser Dental Associates in Sterling Heights to help protect your natural teeth. Dental crowns are made out of a variety of materials, such as gold or porcelain, and are cemented over your natural teeth in order to protect them and give them strength. They are oftentimes placed over teeth that have had previous damage or trauma, or can be used on top of teeth that have recently had root canals, as root canal procedures eliminate the blood supply to the tooth which can cause it to become weak and brittle. Teeth that have also had excessive fillings will also weaken over time, so a dental crown can be placed to help keep it from experiencing any damage that may cause it to need extraction.
Additionally, dental crowns are also used on top of dental implants. Dental implants are titanium or zirconium rods that are placed in the dental bone and topped with a crown in order to replace missing teeth and to appear as a natural tooth. This can help a patient restore their bite and their looks while addressing the need to fill a gap caused by an extraction or lost tooth.
The Doctors at of Laser Dental Associates in Sterling Heights have extensive training and experience with cosmetic dentistry, and can use crowns for either protection or appearance, depending on your personal situation. Call today at to schedule a consultation appointment to find out how crowns can help protect your teeth and keep your smile looking flawless!