As you grow older, the enamel on your teeth begins to wear off creating an old and weathered smile that can be quite unattractive. Luckily there have been plenty of inventions in the last few decades that have given your teeth a second chance at life. One of these inventions is the dental crowns.
Dental crowns are a unique way to cap unhealthy or unsightly teeth with a coating that will look like your tooth has been completely restored to its original size and shape. Once your crowns have been fitted, you then have your crown permanently cemented in place and no one will be able to tell the different between your crown and your permanent teeth.
A dental crown may be used in a number of dental practices for a number of reasons. First is to restore the look of a tooth that may have been worn down or chipped over the years. Next may be to hold a dental bridge in a specific spot or to hide any dental implants. A dental crown can also be a preventative measure as putting a crown over a tooth that is just in the beginning process of rotting away can prevent any future damage to that tooth.
Your permanent crowns can be made from a variety of substances. They can be ordered in gold, silver, palladium, nickel, chrome, porcelain, resin, or ceramic. It all depends on your personal style and choice.
Before you can have a dental crown put in, you must first have a thorough check up with your dentist. This will allow them to decide whether your teeth are healthy enough to stand the crown directly or whether they will have to perform a root canal to ensure that your teeth are not rotting or decaying in such a way that a crown would only contribute to a future infection.
After your health inspection, the dentist will then take a mold of your teeth that can then be sent to a dental lab. This is where the mold will be used to make a perfect copy of your tooth. This tooth is then cemented over the top of your existing teeth giving you the illusion of a perfect smile.
At first the price tag may shock you. However, having a new smile can not only reap you increased social benefits, but it has also been show that candidates with bright and beautiful smiles are much more likely to get hired or promoted within their workplace. Really you should consider your dental crowns an investment, an investment in a much brighter, whiter, stronger future.
