Many individuals over the years experience some form of wear and tear on their teeth, most commonly through cracking or chipping of teeth. This can happen to anyone who accidentally eats something that is notoriously hard or crunchy such as peanut brittle or a frozen treat. If someone is experiencing pain or discomfort from a cracked or chipped tooth, it is possible to remediate the situation with dental crowns. Pine Island residents might know what dental crowns are, but they might not know how they are made, or how they actually help protect damaged teeth from further decay.
How do Dental Crowns Help People?
Dental crowns act as an extra layer of protection that a broken or decaying tooth has not had in a long time. A crown fits snugly on top of a damaged tooth and then is cemented, to prevent further damage, but to also stop a lot of pain and discomfort for patients. With dental crowns, Pine Island residents do not have to worry about breaking or damaging their crown, because they are often made from very strong materials. Most people easily recognize the metal alloy dental crowns, but they are also made from ceramic or porcelain in order to look and feel more like real teeth.
How Does this Stop Pain and Discomfort?
A dental crown restores the shape and strength of a damaged tooth in order for the patient to have better functionality with it. Many individuals who have a cracked or chipped tooth often complain about how much pain they are in, especially when they are chewing food. This is because of nerves of the tooth are exposed, cause pain without the covering of dental crowns. Pine Island residents should be aware having a dental crown over their damaged tooth is much better than dealing with constant pain from simple everyday activities such as eating and brushing your teeth.
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