Dental crowns strengthen damaged teeth and restore function by providing a strong, new exterior. In addition to making teeth stronger, dental crowns also protect them against further damage. In Whitefish, MT, dental crowns are available at Alpenglow Dental.
How Dental Crowns Help
A dental crown fits over a damaged tooth like a cap and completely encases the tooth inside. The crown then becomes the tooth’s new exterior. With a strong new outer shell, normal biting and chewing functions can resume. Without dental crowns, damaged teeth are usually too weak and are prone to sensitivity or breaking while you eat. The crowns prevent teeth from being further worn down or damaged. They also protect the tooth from bacteria that cause infections.
Each crown is custom-made so that it fits perfectly in place over its corresponding tooth. Crowns can be made from different materials, but ceramic and porcelain are commonly selected because they look strikingly like natural tooth enamel. Crowns made of these materials readily blend in with the rest of your smile.
Prior to placing crowns on teeth, damaged or decayed areas will first be treated so the tooth is healthy. If decay is removed, a dental filling will be applied to fill in the empty cavity and seal the tooth. Crowns can then be cemented in place. Our skilled dentists can strengthen your teeth with custom dental crowns at our Whitefish, MT, office.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns offer multiple benefits, including:
- Restoring function
- Strengthening damaged teeth
- Protecting teeth from further damage
- Custom made to fit your smile perfectly
- Readily blend in with your smile
- Durable and can last for years
An additional benefit of dental crowns is that they improve the appearance of teeth affected by cosmetic flaws. Since crowns fit over teeth, they can conceal a wide range of issues. Dental crowns improve the appearance of teeth that are oddly shaped, chipped, cracked, broken, stained, discolored, or crooked. They give these teeth a flawless new look.
If you have teeth that are damaged, dental crowns can strengthen and restore them. For dental crowns in Whitefish, MT, call Alpenglow Dental at (406) 862-3839.