A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap.
Crowns may be placed for several reasons. Usually the tooth has been broken or severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can't replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. A crown may hold together parts of a cracked tooth. It also can be used to hold a bridge in place. Crowns can be used to improve appearance as well. They may be placed to cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth.
Crowns can be made ahead of time (prefabricated) or made to order in a laboratory. Prefabricated crowns are made of plastic or stainless steel. They can be used on a temporary basis until a permanent crown is made.
Crowns can be made of:
- All metal
- Zirconia
- Porcelain fused to metal (PFM)
- Porcelain fused to zirconia
- All ceramic
Metals include gold alloy, other alloys (palladium) or a base-metal alloy (nickel or chromium). The all-metal or PFM crowns are stronger and are better choices for back teeth than ceramic crowns. PFM and all-ceramic crowns are the same color as your natural teeth. They look just like normal teeth.
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Relief from TMJ/TMD Pain
Perhaps you have been told you have a bad bite. What does this mean? It means your upper and lower dental arches do not come together as they should. This often results in various types of pain – migraines, tension headaches, popping or sore jaws, as well as neck and shoulder pain. Also known as a dental occlusion, your bite may be off due to trauma, wear and tear on teeth, or the way your adult teeth grew in.
We can restore your bite to its proper position with a full mouth rehabilitation. You can stop suffering from aches, pain, and discomfort that you may think is a permanent problem you simply have to live with. We can give you a new quality of life and more energy with treatment for this debilitating dental problem.
Proper oral hygiene is of course indispensable for maintaining a bright smile, but there is one other important bit of advice: Watch what you eat and drink. Certain foods and beverages can discolor teeth. If you want to protect your pearly whites, read on for some common culprits that stain your teeth.
Pasta Sauce
Because of their acidity, bright red hue and tendency to cling to the teeth, the tomatoes in pasta sauce can leave your teeth vulnerable to staining. Dine on some dark green veggies, such as broccoli, kale and spinach, beforehand to create a protective film over the teeth. The film will ward off tomatoes' staining effect, so spring for a green salad as an appetizer.
Curry
Curry, a spice that works well in Indian food and exotic dishes, is also a cause of discolored teeth. Its deep pigmentation can yellow teeth over time. Due to its high staining factor, curry is something you may want to limit in your diet. Whenever you dine on curry-spiced food, mix in fresh fruits and vegetables that prevent stains, such as apples, carrots, cauliflower and celery.
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An Easier Solution to Treating Gum Disease
Surgery is not the only option to successfully reverse gum infection. When treatment is given in the more moderate stages, there are alternative methods that work well. With improved daily dental hygiene and early treatment, nonsurgical approaches will stop the infection. Both types of treatment are normally covered by dental insurance plans.
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A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap.
