Dental Crowns - Who is an ideal candidate?

Most people want to have a beautiful smile. They take good care of their teeth and brush and floss them as often as possible. Unfortunately, this isn’t always enough. Environmental and genetic factors play a big role in the appearance of our teeth and can often cause them to look less than perfect, even with good oral hygiene. This is when dental crowns can come in handy. Dental crowns are created to cover the entire tooth in order to restore it to its original appearance, as well as protect it from further decay. It can help the patient get rid of any pain that they have from a tooth that is chipped, and it can even make a discolored tooth look brand new.

But not every person is a good candidate for dental crowns. If you’re interested in getting a crown, it is a good idea that you first speak with your cosmetic dentist to ensure that the tooth is eligible for the procedure. Some teeth are so badly damaged or in such disrepair that they need to be removed altogether. A tooth that is too damaged should be removed to stop the patient from having any pain or more serious problems.

A good candidate for dental crowns will practice good oral hygiene and will not have any problems with their gums, such as gingivitis. They will be someone who also has realistic expectations for their procedure. While a cosmetic dentist can use crowns to dramatically improve the look and feel of a tooth, the patient needs to understand that if the tooth is too damaged, or if the surrounding gums will not tolerate the tooth, it may not be able to be saved. In this case, there are other options that a patient can use to get their teeth looking beautiful again, including dental implants.

If you have a tooth or a few teeth that are chipped, cracked, or that need to be protected from further decay, dental crowns may be the answer that you’re looking for. Your cosmetic dentist can do a detailed look at your mouth to determine if you are a good candidate for this type of procedure or not.