If your dental crown is damaged or loose, you should replace it. Sometimes, your dentist can re-cement a loose crown, but booking an evaluation in our dental office is crucial. A loose or damaged crown allows bacteria to enter your tooth!
It’s important to remember that you don’t have to replace a perfectly good crown even if it has passed its estimated lifespan. Keep your crown as long as it continues to protect your tooth.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cover that fits over a treated tooth or dental implant post. It is custom-designed to match your teeth and complement your smile.
Dental crowns protect weak and at-risk teeth and play a role in cosmetic dentistry and tooth replacement.
Reasons You Might Need a Dental Crown in Scottsdale
Dentists recommend tooth crowns for various reasons, and sometimes they are necessary for dental work.
Reasons you might need or want a dental crown include:
- Damaged or deeply decayed tooth
- After a root canal treatment
- As part of tooth replacement—bridges and dental implants
- To conceal tooth imperfections
- To lengthen a short or worn-down tooth
Signs You Need a New Dental Crown
You may need a replacement if your crown is loose, and you can shift it with your tongue. Additionally, if your restoration is cracked or damaged, it’s time for a new one.
Sometimes, people change their crowns for aesthetic purposes. For example, if you whiten your teeth and your current crown does not match the new shade.
Your Scottsdale dentist will evaluate your crown to determine whether it’s time for a new one.
Schedule an Evaluation in Our Dental Office
Call us today at (480) 591-8111 to learn more about our restorative dentistry options or to schedule a crown assessment.
We accept third-party financing through CareCredit and have our own in-office savings plan. Ask a dental team member for details on these and our current specials.