Bad Breath: You Don't Have to Live with It

When a person is recommended to have a dental crown applied, they may not know what they should expect from this type of treatment. The following provides some basic pieces of information about this particular procedure. 

What Types Of Problems Are Corrected With Dental Crowns?

A dental crown is often used as a last effort to save a tooth from needing to be extracted. In particular, a crown is used to reinforce teeth that have become damaged through injury, decay or disease. One a dental crown is applied over the tooth, it will act as a protective barrier to reinforce the tooth so that it will be less likely to shatter or suffer other damages in response to the pressure from biting.

Will A Crown Be A Permanent Addition To Your Mouth?

Dental crowns are able to last for many years due to the materials that are used in them. However, these crowns will still suffer wear from routine use. This can result in a need for the crowns to be replaced periodically. Otherwise, the crown will eventually become too weak to be able to absorb these pressures, which can lead to it shattering, cracking or suffering other forms of failure.

How Much Pain Can You Expect From The Dental Crown?

Receiving a dental crown may seem like it is going to be an extremely painful procedure. Yet, these procedures typically cause fairly little pain or discomfort to the patient. For most individuals, the discomfort from having a dental crown placed is likely to be comparable to the minor pain caused by having a cavity filled. In fact, many patients will find that the condition that led to needing the crown was far more painful than having the crown placed.

What Should You Do If The Crown Becomes Damaged Or Is Knocked Off The Tooth?

Unfortunately, it can be possible for the crown that is placed in your mouth to eventually suffer some type of damage. Often, this will be due to sustaining a strong impact to the mouth. In the event that your dental crown is damaged or knocked off the tooth, you should seek treatment immediately as the natural tooth will be extremely vulnerable to damage without the crown. If the crown was completely dislodged from the tooth, you should keep it, as the dentist may be able to place it back on the tooth if it is free of serious damage.

Visit a dentist, such as Four Corners Dental Group, for more information about dental crowns.