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3823 Guess Road, Suite PA crown is a restoration that covers a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown provides strength and improves the appearance of the tooth it covers. It is placed by our dentists at Willowdaile Cosmetic and Family over an individual tooth, much like a thimble over your finger. It is a stationary, custom-made cover for any tooth that has sustained significant loss of structure.
Reasons for crowns include:
- Protecting a tooth that just had a root canal, which tend to become brittle and are more apt to fracture
- Protecting a weak tooth from fracturing
- Holding a cracked tooth together and sealing the tooth from decay
- Covering discolored teeth
- Restoring a weakened tooth
- Improving cosmetic appearance
- Supporting the replacement tooth or teeth in a bridge
- Strengthening a tooth structure weakened due to large fillings
- Restoring and maintaining the natural bite
The crown is the best choice to make the tooth as strong as possible to try to prevent further tooth damage, though there is no guarantee of an ideal outcome. Depending on the severity of the damage to the tooth, there may be sensitivity after your dental crown appointment in Durham, North Carolina. If necessary, the tooth may eventually need a root canal, which may be recommended by Dr. Simran Kaur or Dr. Matthew Garcia. Contact us at 919-479-5800 for any questions.
