20
Jun
The Dual Purpose of Dental Crowns: Enhancing Aesthetics and Restoring Function
Dental crowns can be used for cosmetic, restorative, or both cosmetic and restorative purposes. These tooth-shaped restorations are designed to fit snugly over a compromised tooth to protect and support its structure. At Main Line Dental Health & Wellness, we may recommend crowning a tooth that’s sustained severe damage in an accident or has extensive decay that can’t be fully treated with a dental filling. Crowns can improve the appearance of flawed teeth by concealing chips, cracks, and stains or making malformed and irregular teeth appear more uniform and even. A visit to your Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, dentists, Drs. Jerald Matt and Naila Bryan can determine how crowns can benefit you.
The Diverse World of Dental Crowns: Understanding Your Options
Crowns provide unique protective and restoring qualities that can enhance your smile’s health, beauty, and function. Composite resin, metal, porcelain, and ceramic are some of the different types of crowns at your disposal. A porcelain dental crown is durable, stain-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing, making it a good choice for restoring chipped, cracked, or broken teeth.
Dental crowns encase compromised teeth to restore shape and reinforce their weak or defective structure. Here’s how crowns work to protect your smile:
How Crowns Prevent Further Damage to Teeth
Teeth are susceptible to decay, trauma, and age-related wear and tear, which can damage their exterior structure. Left untreated, a fractured or broken tooth will continue to break down from continued use. Crowning your tooth protects it from further damage. The crown adds a layer of support to keep your tooth from breaking or crumbling. Crowning a compromised tooth sooner rather than later can help extend its lifespan.
Reinforcing Tooth Structure with Crowns
Crowns reinforce teeth that have been compromised by age, decay, or injury to keep them from falling apart. They restore the structural integrity of vulnerable teeth so they can continue to be used. With proper care, crowns can last 10 to 15 years, giving your teeth the support and protection they need.Â
Call Our Office for More Information
New Patients: (610) 947-5566 | Existing Patients: (610) 525-3933
Book an Appointment
A Barrier Against Decay: The Preventive Power of Dental Crowns
Weak teeth are more prone to tooth sensitivity and cavities. Dental crowns form a protective barrier around vulnerable teeth to seal out future infection and decay. By crowning a weak or compromised tooth, we can minimize tooth sensitivity, protect your teeth from acidic foods that can erode their enamel, and keep out harmful bacteria that can lead to decay.
Saving Your Smile: How Crowns Can Prevent Tooth Extraction
Teeth structurally compromised by decay or damage are at risk of extraction if the damage isn’t contained. Dental crowns contain the damage and make your teeth look new so they can last for years to come.
Discovering the Right Fit: How to Know if Dental Crowns Are for You
To determine if you’re a candidate for dental crown treatment, contact our team at Main Line Dental Health & Wellness in Bryn Mawr, PA, at (610) 947-5566.
Share this Article
Dr. Jerald Matt and Dr. Naila BryanYour Trusted Dental Experts
Meet our distinguished dental professionals, Dr. Jerald Matt and Dr. Naila Bryan, at Main Line Dental Health & Wellness. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Matt, a University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine graduate, is committed to excellence. He holds accolades such as the "Distinguished Mentor" title from the Kois Center and Fellowship Awards from prestigious dental organizations. Dr. Matt continually updates his skills to provide cutting-edge dental care and actively contributes to the community through charitable initiatives.
Dr. Naila Bryan, a graduate of the University of British Columbia who earned her DDS degree with honors from NYU, excels in patient care. She specializes in cosmetic dentistry and is a member of esteemed dental associations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bryan's warm communication style ensures patients are well-informed about their treatment options.
We understand that choosing the right dental care provider is essential for your health and well-being, and we are committed to ensuring you receive the highest quality of care.
Dr. Naila Bryan, a graduate of the University of British Columbia who earned her DDS degree with honors from NYU, excels in patient care. She specializes in cosmetic dentistry and is a member of esteemed dental associations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bryan's warm communication style ensures patients are well-informed about their treatment options.
We understand that choosing the right dental care provider is essential for your health and well-being, and we are committed to ensuring you receive the highest quality of care.