Protecting A Chipped Or Cracked Tooth With A Dental Crown

Restorative dental work addresses more than just tooth decay. If a physical injury damages your tooth, prompt treatment will protect you from potential complications from an infection, or from the tooth suffering additional harm. At our dentist’s office in Dallas, TX, we are prepared to restore teeth that have been chipped or cracked. To protect these teeth, and to make sure you can still bite and chew comfortably, we can place custom dental crowns. Crowns cap teeth above the gum line, guarding them while also taking on bite pressure on their behalf. The materials used to craft these restorations will be strong enough to make sure that your tooth stays protected for many years.

Dental Injuries Are A Serious Concern

An injury severe enough to chip or crack your enamel should be taken seriously. Physical damage makes you vulnerable to an infection, a problem that calls for root canal treatment to solve. If you ignore a problem, the infection can create increasing problems, leading to trouble with pain and sensitivity, and even swelling around the tooth. You are also at risk because a chip or crack can lead to more damage, leading to more of your tooth structure being permanently lost.

Capping A Tooth With A Custom Dental Crown

A custom dental crown surrounds a tooth above your gum line. This coverage keeps you safe against infection, plus is provides reliable support when you apply pressure while biting and chewing. This tooth-shaped restoration is carefully made after your tooth is closely measured, ensuring it offers both the right look and right support. If the tooth being protected is noticeable when you speak and smile, we can have the crown made from a porcelain material that closely imitates enamel. By doing so, we can restore your tooth without making a change to your smile!

Crowns Provide Long-Term Protection For Teeth

Crowns provide more coverage than a dental filling, covering the tooth instead of just filling in a portion affected by decay or damage. The design of this restoration can ensure that your tooth stays safe through many years of pressure from biting and chewing. That lasting support is important. Because our teeth do not recover naturally from damage, a crown has to stay in place to provide support. Your dentist can check on a restoration you have received in the past during a dental exam to confirm that it is still in good condition.

Arrange Restorative Treatment At Our Dallas, TX Dentist’s Office

Gentle Smiles is prepared to restore your tooth after a dental injury. By providing a durable, custom-made dental crown for your tooth, we can keep it safe and secure to prevent further issues from affecting your smile. To set an appointment, call our dental practice in Dallas, TX, today at 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE).