Many people are often confused about what are dental crowns and dental caps. Trinity residents might think of dental caps as those fake teeth coverings that go on the back of molar teeth in the event that a patient has bad cavities or tooth decay that causes them much pain and discomfort. While it is true that these types of teeth can be fitted with new dental caps, they are not the only teeth that can receive a cap. There are many instances where a dental professional will recommend to their patients that they should get a dental cap on one of their teeth if they think it will correct an issue.
Front Teeth with Dental Caps
When someone brings up a procedure for dental caps, Trinity residents are rarely referring to front teeth that could benefit from getting dental caps. This is because with front teeth, it is more common that a dental professional would recommend that their patient considers veneers as opposed to a dental cap. With that said though, there are still some instances where a dental professional might recommend to their patients that the best course of treatment for their condition would be to get a dental cap instead.
Canine Teeth with Dental Caps
Apart from front teeth and molars being appropriate for dental caps, Trinity residents might not be aware that a dental professional may recommend that someone gets a dental cap on one of their canine teeth if conditions are correct. In order for any tooth to be fitted with a dental cap, work must be done on the tooth first. Often times a dental professional will try to save as much of the original tooth as they can from decay, and this often involved filling down the tooth to a round or cylindrical shape in order for it to be fitted properly for dental caps.
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