Will My Dental Crown Be Noticeable?

If you have an active problem with your smile, putting off treatment can be a costly mistake. The longer you wait to do something about dental decay, the more this problem can affect you. The spread of decay will cause more permanent harm, making it more likely that you will need a dental crown instead of a dental filling. While fillings only need to cover the space where damage occurred, crowns completely surround a tooth above your gum line. At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we can provide dental crowns that are capable of giving you this coverage without negatively impacting your appearance. Even if the restoration is in a conspicuous area, it can be difficult to distinguish from healthy neighboring teeth, which helps you maintain confidence in the way you look.

Why A Dental Crown Is (Sometimes) Used In Cavity Treatment

A dental crown is a restoration that we use during some, not all, treatments for dental decay. Why is it not needed in every situation? Simply put, we can often provide all the support you need with a dental filling. This is a more conservative treatment option, one that preserves more of your healthy tooth structure. When it is necessary to use a crown, we can make sure that the tooth is fully supported after a serious injury or cavity affected you.

We Can Offer Restorative Treatment With A Custom Crown

We provide dental crowns that are custom-made so that they fit properly and blend in with your smile. There are actually multiple materials that can be used to create these restorations. While there is the option to treat a back tooth with a stronger metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal crown, we can recommend that you receive a porcelain or zirconia crown when one of your more visible teeth undergo treatment. These materials provide stability for your bite but are capable of matching your enamel to preserve the way you look.

Protecting Patients Against Future Cavities

In addition to helping patients when they have active smile concerns to manage, we can provide preventive appointments to help you avoid difficulties with that require our services. Keeping up with regular dental checkups and cleanings means enjoying regular treatment to keep plaque and tartar off of your teeth, and it means you receive early warnings about problems that can impact your appearance and quality of life.

Talk To Your Northwest IN Dentist About Treatment With A Dental Crown

Through the placement of a durable, lifelike dental crown, we can make sure that your tooth enjoys the right support after a cavity is dealt with. If you would like to find out more, or if there are any other issues that may affect your smile at present, please contact Healthy Smiles in Northwest IN by calling 219-938-2637!