When vulnerable teeth lack strength and functionality, dental crowns in Houston can come to the rescue. Designed to fit over problem areas and deliver additional help over time, these caps are considered one of the most trusted restorative solutions available. Dr. Viet Tran and our team of experts are here to restore your smile with the proper level of protection, so feel free to call us if you need to schedule an appointment.
A dental crown is a cover or a cap that is placed over a tooth that has been damaged or decayed. Over time, teeth can wear down, break, or become disfigured to the point where a simple filling can’t adequately repair it. In these cases, a crown will save and even add strength to your damaged tooth.
Crowns help protect weak teeth from breaking and can be used to hold together parts of a cracked tooth. If you have a broken or worn-down tooth, a crown can help restore your tooth to its normal look and function. Crowns can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of tooth left. And finally, crowns are used for cosmetic purposes – for instance, to cover misshapen or severely discolored teeth.
For the most part, crowns help restore the functionality of your mouth by helping you maintain your normal chewing function. They also have some financial benefits. Crowns can help save you money down the road by preventing more expensive and invasive treatments like root canals, extractions, or dental implants. Lastly, it helps with appearance. Crowns can help boost your confidence by improving the look of your teeth. Here at Smiles of Memorial, we use the most advanced materials available to create crowns that look so natural you won’t be able to distinguish them from a real tooth. Our zirconia crowns are stronger than traditional porcelain and eliminate the need for metal. In addition, the material is less bulky, and it shapes easily to form a realistic shape of a tooth.
At Smiles of Memorial, Dr. Viet Tran recommends porcelain crowns for patients who are restoring their front teeth or for patients who have a metal allergy. A full porcelain crown creates a translucent appearance that mimics the appearance of a natural tooth. However, if you are receiving a restoration on your back or middle teeth, porcelain crowns are not recommended. Porcelain crowns are not as durable as traditional ceramic crowns and may break more easily from everyday activities. Further, a porcelain crown is more complex to make and place; therefore, it has a higher price tag than a traditional crown. Many Houstonian patients prefer porcelain crowns compared to traditional ceramic crowns because of their beautiful natural appearance. If you need a crown on your front teeth, contact Smiles of Memorial today for more information.
