The health of your teeth can truly affect your overall well-being. From tooth decay to teeth cracks and fractures, at Grand Smiles Dental in Katy, we understand that your mouth doesn’t simply need to look good, it needs to feel good.
Dr. Dat Pham strongly urges his patients to protect their teeth in order to avoid having to undergo any type of oral surgery or dental procedure aside from a dental cleaning.
Who Needs a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are one of the most common dental procedures performed on patients, and the reasons vary. Here are some of the more common reasons for undergoing a dental crown procedure:
- Tooth decay leaving a tooth too weak to stay together
- Broken or damaged tooth due to injury or accident
- Poor dental hygiene
- Genetics
- To hold a dental bridge in place
- Age and usage wearing down the tooth
- To cover a dental implant
For those who need dental crowns, our Katy dental office has the latest dental technology and equipment to make this dental procedure seamless and painless. The purpose behind the dental crown is to place a permanent cap over the damaged tooth to keep it from decay or decaying further.
The damaged tooth is cleaned and scaled down to remove all tooth decay and then the crown is cemented in place. To ensure it is placed perfectly in line with the remaining teeth and that chewing and speaking resumes at a level of comfort and ease, we use our in-house CEREC technology system. After performing X-Rays to establish the correct size and shape of the needed dental crown, this machine creates crowns out of ceramic or resin materials, which are strong enough to perform throughout the life of the patient.
What Does a Dental Crown Do?
As aforementioned, the dental crown covers the remaining damaged tooth. This is done to extend the life of the tooth itself and protect it from bacterium, decay or potential oral disease. By refining the specific area in the mouth and strengthening the tooth, chewing becomes easier. A damaged tooth could cause speech difficulty, which can be corrected by a dental crown. Pain is alleviated, which promotes a happier and more satisfying lifestyle.
When a decaying tooth is cleaned and covered by a dental crown, it protects the surrounding teeth and the gums, which prevents a serious problem called gum disease. This disease could lead to life-threatening illnesses, like heart disease and even dementia. It could also affect fertility and increase the risk of respiratory diseases, including pneumonia.
Receiving a dental crown will not only increase the health of your mouth and body, but it will also increase the aesthetics of your smile.
When Should You Receive a Dental Crown?
As they say, there is no time like the present. If you have a broken, fractured, or decaying tooth, then having it covered by a dental crown is a must. This is an urgent need for the various reasons we discussed. For weak teeth, every day that passes, you continue to apply pressure and strain on the affected tooth, causing it to become weaker. For those suffering from decaying teeth or a decaying tooth, the decay continues to increase, covering the width of the tooth and reaching deeper toward the root system.
If the situation is not resolved in a timely manner, a dental crown may not be enough to save the tooth, and a root canal or dental implant may be required.
It is wise not to delay when dealing with damaged teeth. Contact Grand Smiles Dental in Katy today to acquire the highest level in quality dental care in the Greater Houston area.
September 17, 2015