Crowns

A crown is recommended if the majority of the surface of the tooth has become damaged, but the root of the tooth is healthy. A crown would be suitable in the following circumstances;

1. Tooth has become worn down beyond simple repair: Due to general use over a lifetime, grinding teeth while asleep, or the dissolving of enamel through eating acidic foods.
2. Tooth decay area is too large to repair with dental material: If the dental decay area becomes too large there will not be enough healthy tooth structure to hold a filling in place. A dental crown is an alternative solution to cover misshapen or discoloured teeth.
3. To support weakened teeth: Weakened teeth are at risk of fracture, however dental crowns can prevent dental fracturing from occurring.
4. To support dental bridge: A dental bridge holds an artificial tooth in place, in the space of a missing tooth, and attaches on to two nearby natural teeth. The natural teeth either side are given crowns and the artificial tooth is welded to them to hold it in place.