Dental Crowns Benefits and Risks

When you have teeth that are damaged or decayed, there are plenty of options out there to consider for effective treatment. One such option to keep in mind is dental crowns. Dental crowns will provide an aesthetic cap for your teeth and protect your tooth from further damage. A Memphis, TN area cosmetic dentist at Germantown Dental Group can help you get a smile that looks great and is healthy as well through the use of dental crowns.

Dental crowns present a number of benefits and very few risks. The entire team here would like to take a brief moment right now to look over the basics of dental crowns and they can benefit you.

One of the great benefits of dental crowns is that they are able to achieve both an aesthetic enhancement of a smile a well as an enhancement of a patient’s overall dental health. The dental crowns are capped right onto the affected tooth, meaning a great level of protection from further sensitivity or damage. Capping the tooth means that the tooth will also look natural and be indistinguishable from your other natural teeth.

Dental crowns are often used at the end of a root canal to cap a tooth and protect it from discomfort and other issues. They can also be used to cap Memphis, TN dental implants. If you are missing a single tooth rather than multiple teeth, a dental crown is better for the dental restoration than using a dental bridge or dentures.

As for the risks of dental crowns, they tend to be linked to poor placement of the crown. For instance, in order for a crown to be placed, the damaged or decays tooth material needs to be removed. Poor removal of this unhealthy tooth material can lead to dental problems down the road. In addition, if the dental crown is not set properly, the tooth that is capped may be affected by decay and other issues.

Fortunately, the entire team at Germantown Dental Group are extremely skilled professionals. Dr. John Whittemore, Dr. Todd Gruen, and Dr. Mickey Bernstein will use their years of experience to ensure that your dental crowns are placed properly.

For more information about aesthetic and restorative treatments for your smile, be sure to contact our Memphis area cosmetic dentistry practice today.