Reasons to Get Dental Crowns

Dental CrownCould this durable restoration be exactly what you need to preserve an injured tooth?

There are many reasons our Madisonville, KY, family dentists Drs. Ben and Stuart Baldwin may recommend getting a dental crown. After all, they boast both restorative and cosmetic benefits that could significantly help someone who is dealing with dental issues. A crown is a great way to protect the natural structure of a tooth after it's been damaged while also restoring chewing and biting. In fact, crowns are also instrumental in being able to replace a missing tooth. So, let’s find out whether crowns are right for you.

Crowns are most often used for restorative purposes; however, the ways in which a crown can improve a smile are also endless. You may need a dental crown if you are dealing with:

  • A severely weakened tooth due to decay or damage
  • A cracked or fractured tooth
  • A tooth that has undergone root canal therapy
  • An infected tooth
  • A missing tooth

In most cases, this hollow, tooth-shaped cap is placed over the crown of the tooth to become its new outer layer. This cap will encapsulate the natural structure and protect it from further harm. This is particularly important because a damaged tooth is weaker than a healthy one and is susceptible to further damage. Placing a crown will restore the tooth’s durability while maintaining its natural structure.

A crown can also be a great option for patients looking to cosmetically improve the shape, color or overall appearance of a tooth. While there are other cosmetic treatment options out there, if your tooth isn’t just damaged but is also malformed or severely discolored then a dental crown will also restore its appearance so that it looks just like the rest of your healthy teeth. Crowns are also made from resilient, tooth-colored materials such as porcelain, ceramic or composite resin, so the only person who will know that you have a crown is you.

Are you missing a permanent tooth? If so, then our Madisonville, KY, dentist will most likely use a dental crown to help fill the gap where your missing tooth used to be. No matter whether you choose to get a dental implant or a dental bridge, a crown will be used to either hold the dental bridge in place or to cover the implant.

If you want to learn more about dental crowns and whether your smile could benefit from restorative or cosmetic dentistry in Madisonville, KY, then call Baldwin Dental Group to find out the many ways in which we can get you a healthy smile.

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Family Dentist Madisonville, KY

Baldwin Dental Group

32 East Broadway

Madisonville, KY 42431

(270) 245-1547