There are a number of reasons for restoring your teeth. Our teeth are exposed to a great degree of forces and stresses on a daily basis, and are under attack from all angles. Tooth decay, accidents, fractures, and wear can take quite a toll on our teeth. Even developmental anomalies can affect the shape, size, and integrity of our teeth.
When a tooth has been compromised, you can depend on cosmetic dentistry in Rogers AR to restore your teeth and your smile. Porcelain crowns are often used to rebuild the teeth, while providing strength and beauty to your smile.
Porcelain is frequently used in cosmetic dentistry due to its unique capacity to provide durability, function, and esthetic value. Porcelain can be customized to mimic a natural tooth in terms of shade, shape, size, and even minor anatomical details. The crowns are designed to completely encase, or cover, the entire tooth, producing a uniform and attractive new tooth.
Porcelain crowns can be used to restore the front or the back teeth, and are known to have virtually no allergenic potential. When additional strength is necessary, a metal crown can be coated with porcelain for a more natural-looking tooth.
There are numerous instances in which your cosmetic dentist may recommend a porcelain crown:
- To restore a broken or fractured tooth
- To restore a tooth which has a worn or large filling
- To restore a tooth that has been treated with a root canal procedure
- To finalize a dental implant
- As a part of a smile makeover
- To reshape a tooth that is too small, too large, or out of alignment
Once your porcelain crown is in place, you may resume your normal eating, drinking, and dental hygiene right away. It is important to practice diligent brushing and flossing in order to prevent tooth decay and gum disease around your new crown (as well as to protect your natural teeth!).
If you have wondered about your options for restoring your teeth, schedule an appointment today to discuss porcelain crowns.