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Do I Need a Crown on a Root Canal Tooth?
Dental crowns have been used for years to restore teeth that are in poor shape due to wear and tear, decay, or damage. A dental crown can offer new life to a tooth that’s worn, fragile, decayed, or broken. At Creekside Center for Comprehensive Dentistry, Dr. Shirin Hamed and our team even use crowns for root canal teeth to bolster their compromised structure for future use. These FAQS from our patients in Vacaville, California, explain more about crowns and their uses.
What are dental crowns?
Crowns are tooth-shaped caps made of metal, ceramic, or porcelain material. They’re designed to fit over vulnerable or damaged teeth to reinforce their weakened structure. A crown will completely cover a compromised tooth to protect it from further damage. It will give your tooth a new structure for biting and chewing to make it functional again. Crowns also restore the shape and color of damaged teeth to improve their appearance.Â
When might a crown be used?
Dr. Hamed may use a crown to protect a weak tooth and keep it from falling apart. Crowns help repair cracked and broken teeth to salvage their usefulness. Placing a dental crown on a broken tooth will protect it from further damage with continued use. Crowns sustain severely decayed teeth when fillings aren’t enough to support their weakened structure. They fortify compromised teeth to extend their lifespan. When paired with single dental implants, crowns can replace teeth that have gone missing.
Do I need a crown for a root canal tooth?
After root canal treatment, your tooth is in a weakened state due to the damage caused by the infection. By crowning your tooth, Dr. Hamed can reinforce its structure for future use. You’ll be able to bite and chew normally again without fear of harming your tooth.Â
How long do dental crowns last?
Porcelain and ceramic crowns can have a long lifespan of fifteen or more years with proper care. Metal crowns have been known to last a lifetime. Dental crowns like tooth enamel are designed to withstand the constant pressure of biting and chewing. By taking good care of your teeth, you can benefit from dental crowns’ protection for years to come.
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How do you care for dental crowns?
Crowns look and function like real teeth and are cared for similarly. Brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing once daily, and seeing your dentist for biannual cleanings will help keep your crowned teeth healthy in the long term. Â
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New Patients: (707) 392-3233 | Existing Patients: (707) 446-7701
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Does it hurt to get a dental crown?
No! Dr. Hamed will administer a local anesthetic to keep you from feeling pain during your procedure. We’ll take every precaution to ease pain and discomfort, including sedation, if necessary, to keep you comfortable throughout your treatment. Â
Who offers quality dental crown treatment near me?
If you live in Vacaville, CA, or a nearby community, you can come to Creekside Center for Comprehensive Dentistry for dental crown treatment. To schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Shirin Hamed at (707) 392-3233.