How dental crowns from your dentist in Greenwood, IN, can strengthen your teeth
When you have a cracked tooth, it’s only natural to wonder if it can be repaired. The good news is, a cracked tooth can often be repaired with a dental crown. Today’s dental crowns not only restore the strength of your tooth; they can also enhance the natural beauty of your tooth, and your smile.
Dr. Kristin Stevens at Center Grove Family Dentistry in Greenwood, IN, provides a wide range of dental services, including dental crowns to strengthen your teeth.
Many cracked or damaged teeth that often seem unrestorable can be restored with a dental crown. Sometimes, if there is only a small amount of tooth structure, your dentist can place a post in your tooth and build up around the post. This post and metal framework can provide the foundation to attach a dental crown.
Dental crowns cover the entire visible surface area of your tooth above the gumline. A dental crown protects your tooth from the strong biting and chewing forces, to keep your tooth intact. The increased surface area provided by a dental crown also means you will chew your food better, which aids your digestion and improves your overall health.
In addition to providing superb strength and protection, a dental crown can also enhance the natural beauty of your tooth and your smile because many dental crowns are made of porcelain. Porcelain crowns have some amazing properties, including:
- They reflect light, giving them a dazzling quality you will be proud to show off
- Stain-resistance, so your porcelain crowns stay bright and beautiful for years
- They closely resemble natural tooth structure, giving you a smile that is naturally beautiful
Full porcelain crowns are perfect for teeth that are visible when you smile. For back teeth, you might need more strength, so the porcelain is fused to a metal framework. These are known as PFM crowns and can add strength to your bite.
If you have cracked teeth, it’s time to discover the magic of dental crowns. To discover more about how dental crowns can strengthen your teeth and benefit your smile, call Dr. Kristin Stevens of Center Grove Family Dentistry in Greenwood, IN, at (317) 548-2627. Call now!