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A tooth does not always need to be removed when it becomes damaged or weakened.
In many situations, a dental crown can be used to restore strength, function and appearance while allowing you to keep the natural tooth underneath.
A crown is a custom restoration that covers the visible portion of a tooth. It may be recommended when a filling alone does not provide enough support.
Luma Dental provides dental crowns in East York for patients who need to restore or protect damaged teeth.
A dental crown is sometimes described as a cap because it fits over the prepared portion of a tooth.
The restoration is created to reproduce the general size and shape of the natural tooth while protecting the weaker structure underneath.
Crowns can be made from different dental materials. Your dentist can discuss which material is appropriate based on the location of the tooth, appearance, bite forces and other clinical factors.
A tooth that has cracked or lost a significant portion of its structure may no longer be adequately supported by a filling.
If enough healthy tooth remains, a crown may be used to surround and reinforce the weakened tooth.
Cracks can vary significantly in severity. Some damaged teeth can be restored, while others may require different treatment. An examination is necessary to determine the extent of the damage.
Large fillings replace portions of damaged or decayed tooth structure.
When a significant amount of the original tooth has already been removed, the remaining walls may become weaker and more susceptible to fracture.
A dentist may recommend a crown when additional protection is needed around a tooth with a large restoration.
Small cavities can often be restored with fillings. However, when decay affects a larger portion of a tooth, a filling may not provide sufficient strength.
The damaged structure first needs to be removed. Your dentist then determines which type of restoration can predictably rebuild the tooth.
Luma Dental offers a range of restorative dentistry services for teeth affected by decay, damage or tooth loss.
Some teeth become more vulnerable to fracture after root canal therapy, particularly back teeth that experience strong chewing forces.
Depending on the amount of remaining tooth structure and the tooth involved, a crown may be recommended to provide additional protection.
Not every root canal-treated tooth requires exactly the same restoration, so your dentist will evaluate the individual situation.
Teeth can become worn for several reasons, including long-term grinding, clenching or changes in the bite.
Significant wear may affect both the appearance and function of a tooth.
Before restoring heavily worn teeth, your dentist will also want to understand why the wear occurred. Otherwise, the same forces could affect the new restoration.
A dental implant replaces the root portion of a missing tooth. A dental crown can then be attached to the implant to replace the visible tooth.
Implant-supported crowns are different from crowns placed over natural teeth because the supporting structure underneath is an implant rather than a prepared natural tooth.
The exact process depends on the tooth and the type of restoration being provided.
Your dentist first examines the tooth and may take dental images to assess the roots and surrounding structures.
If a crown is appropriate, the tooth is prepared to create space for the restoration. An impression or digital scan is then used to record the shape of the prepared tooth and surrounding bite.
The final crown is designed to fit over the tooth and function with the teeth around it.
The lifespan of a dental crown varies.
Your bite, oral hygiene habits, grinding or clenching, diet and the condition of the underlying tooth all affect longevity.
A crown may last many years when it is well maintained, but no dental restoration should be considered permanent.
Regular dental examinations allow your dentist to monitor both the crown and the tooth underneath it.
The crown material itself does not develop decay in the same way natural enamel does.
However, the natural tooth underneath and around the edge of the crown can still develop a cavity.
That is why brushing, flossing and regular professional cleaning remain important even after a tooth has been crowned.
Care for a crowned tooth much like your natural teeth.
Brush twice each day and clean between your teeth daily. Pay particular attention to the area where the edge of the crown meets the gumline.
Avoid using your teeth to open packaging or bite very hard non-food objects.
If you grind your teeth, ask your dentist whether additional protection may be appropriate.
Yes. Crowns may improve the shape, colour and appearance of damaged or heavily restored teeth when appropriate.
However, not every cosmetic concern requires a crown. Less extensive treatments may sometimes achieve the desired result while preserving more natural tooth structure.
Luma Dental’s cosmetic dentistry services in East York include several treatment options that can be considered based on your individual smile goals.
Arrange an examination if a tooth has cracked, broken, become painful or lost a filling.
You should also have a tooth checked if you experience increasing sensitivity or discomfort while chewing.
Early assessment may provide more options for preserving and restoring the natural tooth.
If you have a damaged, heavily filled or weakened tooth, a dental crown may be one possible way to restore it.
The correct treatment depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains and the overall condition of the tooth.
Luma Dental is located at 807 Broadview Ave., #210, Toronto, ON M4K 2P8, serving patients in East York, Riverdale, Danforth and surrounding Toronto communities.
Call 416-778-8084 to schedule an assessment.
The tooth is normally numbed during preparation. Some temporary sensitivity or tenderness may occur afterward. Contact your dentist if you experience significant or persistent discomfort.
A crown can protect some cracked teeth, but the appropriate treatment depends on the location and severity of the crack.
Yes, a crown can occasionally become loose or come off. If this happens, keep the restoration if possible and contact your dentist promptly for advice.