You should take any signs of oral health trouble seriously – after all, when a problem forms, it can gradually worsen and do more permanent harm to your tooth structure. If a cavity has formed and already done more damage than a dental filling can restore, it becomes necessary to treat it with a dental crown. Crowns cover teeth, keeping them safe against infection as well as physical damage. The goal when performing restorative dental work is to make sure that your tooth is healthy, and that your dental function is preserved. What this means is that we take care to provide crowns that are strong enough to support pressure from your bite. This helps you to evenly distribute pressure when you apply and release pressure, making you less likely to develop issues with TMJ disorder.
Problems With Your Bite Function Can Lead To Pain
If you are not able to evenly bite and chew, it can become difficult to avoid problems with mounting stress on your joints and muscles. When these issues occur, TMJ disorder can become a problem. This condition can lead to aches and pains, an increased tendency to experience headaches, and trouble with teeth grinding. It should be noted that an uneven bite also creates potential problems for your teeth, as you can overwork teeth without realizing it, making them more vulnerable to harm.
What Should A Dental Crown Do For You?
A dental crown will cover a tooth above the gum line, protecting it against physical harm as well as infection from oral bacteria. The crown’s presence helps a vulnerable tooth stay safe, and it also allows you to bite and chew without difficulties. To preserve your smile, we can select a material for its construction that imitates healthy enamel. When you have your crown, you should feel confident in your ability to put bite pressure on it. Your restoration should remain in good condition and secure even as you continue to do this – to protect it, continue practicing good oral hygiene on a daily basis.
Receiving Your Custom Crown
Before your crown is placed, your dentist will carefully manipulate the tooth so that there is room for your restoration. Measurements will also be taken so that we can provide a crown that is the right shape and size to sit comfortably. To make sure a lifelike crown is a good match for the tooth being treated, we can determine the right color for the material. Once your crown is ready, you can return to our practice to have it affixed in place. When this is done, you should once again feel comfortable biting, chewing, and speaking the way you did before your tooth trouble arose.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Receiving A Custom Dental Crown
Absolute Dental Care is ready to take care of patients who are concerned about dental decay or physical trauma. To learn more about the benefits of our dental crowns, contact your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist, Dr. Folck, by calling (757) 428-7440.
