Decayed or cracked teeth become weak and painful. They may no longer be able to last a lifetime in your mouth. They need strength and protection to become healthy again. At Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, we add crowns to cracked or decayed teeth to restore their functionality and life.
When a tooth has some decay, is cracked, or is otherwise damaged, it can cause pain and become weak. If not treated, it can lead to infection and removal of the whole tooth. It is important to keep our original teeth for as long as we can which is why when a tooth becomes weakened but still has an intact root, we do not pull it. Instead, we place a crown on it. A dental crown is like a cap that covers the entire tooth that shows out of the gums. It restores its strength so you can continue to use it and it restores its health so it can stick around for a long time. In addition, we are able to make custom crowns that look very natural. You won’t be able to tell the different between your crown and a normal tooth!
To create a custom crown, we first prepare the tooth by removing any decay and reshaping it. An impression is then taken of the tooth. This impression is sent to a dental laboratory where the crown will be created from gold, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal. During the creation process, you will wear a temporary crown. After the custom crown is ready, it is cemented into place.
If you are worried about how your tooth will look after it is restored, don’t sweat it! We can make natural-looking custom crowns. To schedule your appointment with Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, call our office at (270) 886-8585 or visit our website, www.hoptowndental.com.
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