Different Uses for Dental Crowns

A crown is a dental appliance that looks and feels like a natural tooth. It is used to cover an existing portion of your original tooth in order to extend the life of the tooth for any number of reasons.

A very common reason that you might need a crown is to cover a tooth following a root canal treatment. If a large portion of the tooth was removed during the procedure, a crown can allow you to keep your tooth while giving your tooth the protection it needs while retaining the usefulness of the tooth.

If you have a large cavity that will cause weakness in the tooth or an uneven bite pattern, your dental care provider may recommend covering the tooth with a crown. This can help to retain both appearance and function of the tooth.

Dental crowns will be required if you are getting a bridge to replace missing teeth. The two teeth surrounding the gap will have to have crowns in order to attach the bridge.

A crown is frequently used to save a tooth that might otherwise need to be removed. Talk to your local dentist about your various options.