If you have an aching tooth, or experience dental damage that changes your smile, the right treatment may include the placement of a dental crown. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can provide custom dental crowns when different problems arise. People frequently see crowns as a solution for tooth decay. They certainly help with this, but this is not the only time when they can be beneficial. Before committing to this treatment approach, or any other, we can carefully evaluate a problem tooth (or problem teeth) to see what the most conservative treatment option is. The treatment we recommend will do more than just address your immediate concerns – we can make sure that your care provides long-term support.
1. Problems With Advanced Tooth Decay
When a cavity is too severe for a dental filling, a crown will be used instead to restore your tooth. Fillings are often effective, but when there is too much damage we will have to provide a crown to completely cover the tooth. This is the approach that we will have to take if your cavity is serious enough to make root canal therapy necessary. To avoid severe cavities, make sure you schedule regular dental examinations. At these visits, your dentist will be able to spot early signs of decay and perform treatment before a crown is needed.
2. Trouble With Physical Tooth Trauma
Dental injuries can vary in severity. While some can be addressed through cosmetic dental work, it may be necessary to take care of more significant damage with a dental crown. When porcelain veneers and tooth bonding treatment prove are not recommended, a crown can restore your tooth and provide both cosmetic and functional protection. Physical injuries, like advanced cavities, sometimes require root canal therapy to address internal damages.
3. Significant Dental Discoloration
When you think about dental discoloration, you may think more about enamel stains that we can address through teeth whitening treatment than problems within your tooth structure that affect the way you look. While stains are often the reason for discoloration, they are not the only issue that can impact the color of your smile. If you have significant issues with intrinsic discoloration, we may suggest that we use dental crowns instead of veneers or tooth bonding services.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Receiving A Dental Crown
Our Virginia Beach, VA dental practice is ready to help if you have a problem that calls for a dental crown. By restoring your tooth with a durable and lifelike crown, we can give you lasting protection as well as support for your smile. You can make these kinds of problems less likely when you schedule regular exams, as these visits lead to early warnings and treatments for problems that have formed. To find out more, please call Absolute Dental Care at (757) 428-7440.
