Crown and Bridges
What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown, often called a tooth cap, is a custom-made, tooth-shaped cover that is placed over a damaged or weakened tooth. It restores the strength, shape, size, and natural appearance of the tooth, allowing it to function normally again.
If a large portion of your tooth is missing due to decay, fracture, or after a root canal treatment, a crown is often the best solution. By protecting the underlying tooth, a crown prevents further damage and helps you chew, speak, and smile with confidence.
Why Are Dental Crowns Important?
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Restores strength – Reinforces weak or cracked teeth.
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Protects natural teeth – Prevents further wear or breakage.
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Improves appearance – Corrects discolored or misshapen teeth.
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Maintains alignment – Stops adjacent teeth from wearing down or shifting.
Delaying a crown after your dentist’s advice can cause serious damage. In some cases, the tooth may weaken further, leaving extraction as the only option. Additionally, avoiding a crown may place extra stress on surrounding teeth, leading to more dental problems in the future.
When Is a Dental Crown Needed?
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A dental crown (tooth cap) is not just for cosmetic reasons—it plays a vital role in protecting, restoring, and strengthening teeth that are damaged or weakened. Dentists recommend crowns in several situations where regular fillings or minor treatments are not enough.
Common Reasons You May Need a Dental Crown
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To protect a fractured or weakened tooth – Crowns safeguard teeth that have been damaged due to accident, trauma, or large cavities.
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When a tooth is too damaged for a filling – If decay has destroyed most of the tooth structure, a crown provides a long-lasting solution.
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To cover a dental implant – After an implant is placed, a crown is attached on top to function as the new tooth.
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After root canal treatment (RCT) – Teeth that undergo RCT often become brittle and require a crown for protection and durability.
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For cosmetic reasons – Crowns can improve the look of discolored, misshapen, or badly formed teeth.
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To support a dental bridge – Crowns act as anchors on the neighboring teeth to hold a bridge in place when replacing missing teeth.
Services
Explore our range of dental crown services at HSR Dental Booth. Our experienced team offers various types of dental crowns to suit your needs and preferences. From porcelain crowns to metal crowns, we provide high-quality solutions to restore your smile and oral health. Whether you need a crown for a damaged tooth or for cosmetic purposes, we are here to help you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.
How is a Crown fitted ?
Crowns are used when an existing tooth is damaged, fractured or weakened. The tooth is filed down and reshaped into a smaller size. Any decay is removed and the tooth structure is restored to support the crown. The crown fits like a cap over the newly shaped tooth and is cemented into position.
How is a Bridge fitted ?
A bridge consists of false teeth rigidly attached between two crowns. The teeth on either side of the gap are prepared for these crowns and the bridge is cemented into place. In some cases, it’s possible to use implants to replace the missing teeth rather than using the existing teeth. Once a bridge is cemented into position, it looks and works just like natural teeth.
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A root canal may save a tooth from further infection, but it does not save the tooth from weakening. Coupled with tooth decay, a root canal procedure weakens the tooth by reducing the amount of healthy tissue within it. To stop the tooth from disintegrating, a dentist will recommend restoring the tooth with a crown. A dental crown is needed after a root canal:
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When the tooth becomes weakened
Tooth decay as well as having a large amount of dental tissue removed during a root canal weakens a tooth. Combined, decay and a root canal will leave the tooth at risk of crumbling when subjected to the pressure of chewing and grinding. A crown will cover the tooth, reinforce its outer structure and keep it from crumbling.
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When the tooth becomes discolored
Tooth decay or a root canal may cause the tooth to become discolored. In such a case, a crown should be placed for cosmetic reasons.
When a tooth has been restored before
If a root canal is performed on a tooth that had already been treated for tooth decay, then chances are high that the tooth will have another issue in the future. Placing a crown covers the tooth completely and will prevent future infections from occurring.
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When is it OK to leave the tooth without a dental crown?
Because crowns are meant to protect the tooth from falling apart when subjected to the pressure of grinding, they are necessary for the restoration of the back teeth. The front teeth are not put under as much pressure as the molars. After a root canal, they can simply be restored with dental filling and left without a crown. However, if the front tooth has been discolored by decay, then a crown should be fitted for cosmetic purposes.
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Do you always need a Crown after Root Canal ?
Crown and Bridge Care
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Once your crown or bridge is fitted, it’s important to maintain a regular and effective routine of oral hygiene. Brush and floss two to three times a day, taking extra care to floss around your crown. This will help avoid decay where the crown and the tooth join. Avoid sticky foods such as toffee and lollies, and do not use your teeth inappropriately – chewing pens, crunching ice, gnawing fingernails, etc.
