Brunch with friends at Rudy's on the Square is one of your favorite weekend activities, until a tooth emergency strikes when you take a bite. Your tooth cracks when you bite down, and now you've got a dental emergency on your hands.
When Do We Recommend a Tooth Crown?
Your tooth cracking during brunch might be one occasion when our dentists in Murray, KY, would recommend a crown. Here are some other possible scenarios:
- To strengthen a tooth after root canal treatment
- To cover a tooth with cosmetic concerns
- To rebuild a tooth with a broken-down filling
- To restore a single dental implant
- To repair a tooth that's severely fractured or decayed
How Does a Dental Crown Work?
A crown is designed to cover your tooth completely. It attaches to your remaining healthy tooth structure and closely mimics your tooth's shape, size, and shade so it blends seamlessly into your smile. Because it so closely mimics your tooth, a crown restores optimal chewing function, and you'll be able to brush and floss as you normally would.
How to Care for a Crown?
Taking good care of your crown is easy! You'll brush and floss daily, which protects it because while your crown can't sustain tooth decay, the natural tooth structure underneath can.
Avoid biting directly into hard foods that could crack or damage your crown; instead, cut them into bite-sized pieces that won't harm your smile. Also, avoid sticky or chewy foods like steak or taffy that could pull your crown off.
Routine visits with your dentist every six months will also protect your crown because they can spot problems early on before they become more significant concerns.
Talk with Our Team
Contact Arnett Dental Care at (270) 753-6327 if you have questions about dental crowns or any of our other services. You can also request a visit with our dentists online.