Getting a dental crown done is a very common procedure. They can be applied to both children and adults of most ages, and they help correct specific issues and problems someone may be experiencing with one or more of their teeth. When it comes to dental crowns, Brookridge residents may not want to commit to getting one if they do not have to, which is understandable. This makes many people ask their dental professionals when it is absolutely necessary that someone or their child will need to get a dental crown? Here are only some of the few common instances where a dental professional will recommend getting a dental crown.
A Broken or Chipped Tooth
One instance where it would be a good idea to consider getting a dental crown done is if someone has a broken or chipped tooth. Depending on the type of brake and on which tooth, doing normal functional like chewing food can be extremely painful without a dental crown. Brookridge residents should know that a dental crown is necessary when someone cannot do normal activities, like chewing food or brushing their teeth, without pain. Not only will a dental crown fix these types of issues associated with a broken or chipped tooth, but a dental crown will help protect the tooth from breaking more in the future.
A Tooth Destroyed by Tooth Decay
Another instance where it may be necessary for an individual to get a dental crown is if they have a tooth that is badly compromised by tooth decay. A cavity by itself does not require a dental crown to be fixed. However, if tooth decay is left untreated, and gets larger and destroys a large portion of a tooth, then someone will need a dental crown. Brookridge residents should know that a dental crown for tooth decay is completely avoidable, but if someone neglects to take care of some tooth decay, a dental crown will look more and more likely to fix an issue in the future.
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