Dental Crowns in Calgary, AB
If you have teeth damaged in an accident or by tooth decay, our dentists in Calgary can restore them with dental crowns. If you have a tooth that has suffered significant damage due to decay or other factors, it’s advisable to consider dental crowns in Calgary, AB. A crown can also improve the appearance of teeth damaged or misshapen so that you will be proud to smile again.
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a cap or cover applied to a damaged tooth. Crowns can protect vulnerable teeth as well as provide cosmetic improvements to your smile. Crowns near you are the tops of fake teeth made from a variety of materials like:
- Porcelain
- Porcelain fused to metal
- Gold
- Metal alloys
- Zirconia
Porcelain or ceramic crowns are the most popular because they look more like natural teeth. However, the material chosen for a crown depends on the tooth’s location. If it’s over a premolar or molar, it needs to be a durable material because those teeth do most of the chewing when you eat.
Another reason that our dentists near you apply crowns is to strengthen or support a tooth. When patients need root canals, the procedures further weaken teeth already damaged by decay or accidents. A crown is placed over the remainder of the damaged tooth to strengthen it and help it function normally again.
Crown-Supported Bridges
People needing to replace teeth often choose bridges as replacements. Fixed bridges require crowns in Calgary, AB on either side of the pontic, which is the fake tooth that replaces the natural one. Cantilever bridges also need crowns to support the bridge, but only one side instead of both like fixed bridges.
When a bridge is replacing teeth, the support teeth the crowns fit on need preparation. One of our dentists will trim the sides of the natural teeth so that the crowns will slip over them. If the crowns don’t get trimmed, they won’t settle onto the teeth correctly and provide the stability the bridge needs.
How Long Does a Crown Last?
Whether you get crowns for restorative or cosmetic purposes, if you take excellent care of them, they should last an average of 10 to 30 years. Having a crown is another great reason to attend checkups every six months. Our dentists will inspect and maintain your crown at Oasis Dental if necessary. Call for an appointment to discuss crowns with our dentists today.
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