The Versatility of Porcelain Crowns

If there is a cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry treatment that almost does it all, it’s a porcelain crown. This restoration is the smart choice for functional and aesthetic complaints. Crafted to look like a natural tooth, a crown is customized to fit over an existing tooth to correct a host of problems.

Cover Up Tooth Decay

When teeth develop large cavities the decay is so pervasive that a tooth-colored filling isn’t enough to fix the problem and maintain the structure of the tooth. A crown eliminates weakness while protecting the tooth’s interior from collecting more bacteria.

Correct Damaged Teeth

Tooth damage includes everything from deep decay and fractures to cracks and chips. Any compromised tooth is susceptible to further damage, so a crown is used to restore structural integrity and strengthen the tooth.

Fix an Unsightly Tooth

When a tooth sticks out for its differences, this can mar an entire smile and make you self-conscious. Cosmetic dental problems are worth correcting to help you feel confident. Porcelain crowns conceal stains, discoloration, small or oddly shaped teeth, and match the rest of your teeth.

Cap Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy addresses a serious infection that has reached the tooth pulp. Treatment often requires drilling a large part of the affected tooth to complete the emergency dentistry. A porcelain crown is personalized to cap the treated tooth to prevent further invasion and make it look like there was never a dental problem.

Align an Uneven Bite

You might think Invisalign or braces are the only solution for alignment problems, but dental crowns can help a bite that’s off. Teeth that are not the same length and do not line up properly can impact speaking, eating, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Carefully constructed crowns lengthen and even out teeth to help upper and lower arches meet properly.

Address Sensitive Teeth

There are times when teeth react strongly to hot or cold or sweet foods. The discomfort can present as throbbing pain that radiates through the jaw. This often occurs because of worn tooth enamel that allows stimuli to enter the tooth and cause irritation and tooth sensitivity. A dental crown placed on the offending tooth acts as a protective barrier and stops the problem in its tracks.

Support a Weak Tooth

Teeth grow weak from aging, disease, medication, damage, decay, and other problems. Any tooth that repeatedly suffers complications or causes trouble – even front teeth – can be capped by a dental crown and restored both functionally and cosmetically.

Get a Porcelain Crown in Bethesda

Porcelain crowns are small, independent structures that are built to suit a patient’s teeth in size, color, and shape. Porcelain is a durable, attractive material for crowns that is easily formed and tinted and each crown is precisely shaped to sit at the gum line so it looks natural once bonded in place.

If you have a problematic or unsightly tooth and think you need a porcelain crown or other restoration, contact Bethesda Family Dental to schedule an appointment.