Dental Crowns Strengthen Damaged Teeth

Dental Crowns Strengthen Damaged Teeth

Teeth that have been worn down or damaged can cause pain and be too weak to perform their normal biting and chewing functions. There is a solution. Dental crowns strengthen, protect, and restore damaged teeth. Drs. Joseph and Nina Zeigler, the highly skilled dentists at our office in St. Louis, MO, can strengthen and restore your smile with dental crowns.

How Dental Crowns Help

Dental crowns are hollow caps that fit directly over natural teeth. They are used to strengthen and protect damaged teeth, as well as improve the appearance of teeth with cosmetic issues. Crowns look just like natural teeth so they readily blend in with the rest of your smile. Additionally, each dental crown is custom-made for the best fit and most natural look. The experienced dentist at our office in St. Louis can strengthen and restore your smile with custom dental crowns.

The way dental crowns strengthen damaged teeth is by giving them a strong, new exterior that can withstand the force of biting and chewing. Teeth that are damaged are often too weak to perform normal functions. By making the tooth strong again, regular biting and chewing functions are restored. Additionally, since the natural tooth is completely encased within the dental crown, the tooth is also protected against being further worn down or damaged.

Root canal therapy commonly involves the use of dental crowns. A root canal is performed when a tooth is severely infected or damaged and would require extraction without prompt treatment. During the procedure, infected or damaged tissue is removed from inside the tooth and canals of the root. Then, the tooth is filled in and sealed. Finally, a dental crown is often placed over the treated tooth to further strengthen it, as well as protect it from becoming infected or damaged again.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

The benefits of dental crowns are numerous. The primary benefits include strengthening, restoring, and protecting weak or damaged teeth. Another major benefit is that dental crowns look completely natural. Once they're placed over the teeth, no one will be able to tell the difference between the crowns and your natural teeth. Dental crowns are also extremely strong and durable and can last for many years. Crowns can be cared for the same as regular teeth by thoroughly brushing and flossing them daily.

Dental crowns strengthen damaged teeth, protect them from additional wear and tear, and restore normal function. To learn more about restoring your smile with custom dental crowns, schedule an appointment with Drs. Zeigler, our exceptional dentists, by calling our office in St. Louis, MO, at (314) 872-7590.

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