Are you thinking of getting you or your loved ones a crown in Hamden? In this article, we’ll find out what is the purpose of dental crowning, the reason to get them, and who can get dental crowning in Hamden. No matter what age you are, be it in your 20s or late 60s, you can always get yourself a dental crown. Even those that are younger than 18 can get them too! Dental crowning is a simple procedure of encapsulating a tooth that was damaged or lost with a tooth-shape covering/cap. Dental crowning usually comes after a root canal or dental implant procedure.
What is the purpose of dental crowning?
An artificial dental crown is placed to prevent further damage when a tooth’s surface breaks, chips, or fractures. They are also used to improve the appearance and give one a better smile. Dental crowns come in various materials such as metals, ceramics, porcelain, or composite resin. They are made and shaped to look just like your natural teeth.
Who can get dental crowning?
Adults:
There are many situations that can lead us to fracturing or losing a tooth, and that is usually when we would want to get a dental crown. Here are some circumstances that will allow you to get dental crowning (bear in mind that a dental crown is not always necessary):
- Tooth decay or cavity leading to weakened teeth/tooth
- Cracked or damaged tooth
- Dulled teeth caused by bruxism (teeth grinding) or dental erosion
- To support a tooth with a large filling that have little remaining tooth structure left
- Discoloration of teeth/tooth (You may opt for veneers or teeth whitening)
- Need to cover a dental implant
- After undergoing root canal (especially posterior teeth). Although adding a dental crown is not necessary after every root canal procedure, all root canal procedures need tooth reinforcement.
- To align your bite
- To support a dental bridge
- For aesthetics purposes: to attain a more beautiful smile by leveling the size, shape, and color of your teeth
Children:
Children are allowed to get dental crowning. All-resin crown is the recommended material used on baby teeth. But mind you, crowning is not made for baby teeth which will fall out eventually after a few years. Yet however, there are circumstances that will require the your child from getting a crown (The first two is the most common reason for children to get crowing done):
- If a child has a very badly broken down deciduous (baby) molar tooth
- If they have received ‘pulpotomy’ or ‘pulpectomy’ treatment to the nerve of a deciduous molar tooth
- If a child have severe wear from teeth grinding or erosion or both
- If they have amelogeneis or dentinogeneis imperfecta – their teeth have not formed properly
- As a temporary measure because they are too young to have a permanent adult crown.
Should you wait to get dental crowning?
Oftentimes we decide to put on hold our decision to get a crown. The following are possible scenarios of waiting to get a crown:
- There could be further damage to your tooth if you wait too long to get a crown
- Your tooth could crack which can eventually leading to needing a crown more urgently if left untreated
- Rarely, you may need a root canal to save the tooth
- Your tooth could split, making it necessary for a crown or possible extraction
Dental crowning is very common nowadays and there are many materials you can choose from for personal preference and requirements. If you ever feel the need to get yourself or your children dental crowning, give us a call (203) 408-2248 and we’ll assist you to decide what’s best for your teeth.