How a Crown Can Strengthen Damaged Teeth

Would you like to learn more about dental crowns from your Granger, IN, dentist?

Dental crowns are crucial to a number of dental procedures. After all, they have the ability to strengthen damaged teeth, hide dental imperfections, and restore oral functionality. Here at Advance Dental in Granger, IN, Dr. Ronald Stangebye places the “cap-like” appliance over teeth to completely cover the natural tooth above the gum line.

More about Dental Crowns

Crowns are made of strong, translucent porcelain. They're extremely durable and beautify your smile, as well as strengthen it. They're different than veneers in that they're not just aesthetic because veneers are simply bonded to dental surfaces as opposed to encapsulating teeth like crowns.

How a Crown Can Strengthen Damaged Teeth

  • Crowns cover teeth damaged as a result of injury, trauma, or an accident. This includes fractures, breaks, cracks, and chips.
  • Severely decayed teeth because of poor dental hygiene may result in tooth loss as well, but in either case, a crown is used to cover the damage.
  • Crowns are also very useful in that they are used to restore bite, chewing, and speech functions because they're used for other dental procedures or treatments, like implants and bridgework.
  • Dental crowns also support loose tooth fillings from completely dislodging.


Caring for Your Crowns

Crowns require the same care as your natural teeth. Brush and floss between all of your teeth every day, for this reduces plaque buildup.

Maintaining other proper dental regimens and lifestyle choices are important. For instance, make sure to visit your Granger dentist on a biannual basis for professional dental cleanings and a regular checkup. Wear a nightguard if you have a teeth-grinding issue and avoid opening packages with your teeth.


Time for an Appointment? Give Us a Call

For more information about dental crowns, contact Advance Dental by calling (574) 271-9910 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ronald Stangebye of Granger, IN, today!

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Please note, our office will be closed from 12-22-2023 to 1-1-2024 for remodeling. We will reopen on 1-2-2024 at 11 AM

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