When do I need a dental crown and what are the benefits?

One of the most requested treatments by patients is to get a dental crown, but when exactly is it necessary to get one and why is it important to do so? Today we will give you more details about this procedure and how it will help you get better.

What is a dental crown?

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped pieces or prostheses that are placed over teeth or implants molded to your size. These prostheses are fixed. They are usually placed after a thorough cleaning and extraction of the pulp or nerve of the tooth. There are different types of dental crowns, varying in type of material.

When do you need a dental crown?

It is dental crowns need to be placed when you present one or more of these symptoms:

• Severe pain when chewing
• Fracture or crack in one of your teeth
• Pulp or nerve exposed by wear
• Weak teeth

In addition, among the reasons to put on dental crowns may be:

• Bridge the gap
• Get a smile design
• Covering a dental implant

Why get dental crowns?

If you present one or more of the symptoms we have already mentioned, it is important to visit your dentist, who will evaluate you and indicate the treatments to follow. If the recommendation of your dentist or specialist is to place a crown, we recommend you to follow it.

In general, there are preventive treatments that can avoid a root canal and dental crowns, but, once you reach the point of needing it, this would be the only way to avoid further pain or discomfort.

Also, unlike broken bones, fractured or cracked teeth do not heal on their own, so it is important to remove the tooth or cover it with a crown because you are leaving your nerve exposed to infections that could even reach the jaw bone.

Do you have any questions about dental crowns and their care? Leave us your comments.