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A damaged or weakened tooth affects your smile and overall oral health. Moreover, damaged teeth can make it harder to chew food effectively, impacting nutrition and digestion. If those problems aren’t enough, a damaged tooth can more easily become infected, leading to worse scenarios.
Fortunately, a simple but powerful solution for damaged teeth is dental crowns by Dr. Mitul Patel at Vital Dental. Explore why you should consider visiting Dr. Patel’s office for a dental crown.Â
Many things can damage a tooth, including decay and cavities, accidents and injuries, excessive wear and tear, and fractures such as chips and cracks. These factors can cause a tooth to lose its natural structural integrity.
A dental crown is a protective cap that covers the entire tooth to restore its shape, size, and, most importantly, strength. When a crown covers a damaged tooth, you can enjoy your meals again without pain and discomfort.
Certainly, dental crowns restore functionality. However, they also can restore your smile. An uneven, chipped, or discolored tooth takes away from the beauty of your natural smile. When the tooth is capped with a dental crown, you can smile confidently again.
This patient has heavy grinding and short teeth.
Patient broke her 2 front teeth and did not want to
lengthen any of her teeth.
We were able to create crown to match her previous smile like nothing ever
happened!
Our teeth are hard-working tools that undergo daily use. A dental crown serves as a shield to cover a weak tooth, protecting it from breakage and further wear. One example is when you get a root canal, the tooth may be weak and need protection. When Dr. Patel covers your weakened tooth with a crown, you have full functionality back.
If you need a dental bridge to fix a gap in your smile, Dr. Patel needs two anchor teeth (or dental implants) to attach the bridge to. When an implant or your natural tooth is capped with a dental crown, it adds the necessary strength and support for the bridge.
Every dental crown Dr. Patel provides is tailored to fit perfectly over a patient’s tooth. Our office uses advanced digital scans, so the team can be sure to precisely capture the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth. Then, you have a crown that blends seamlessly with the rest of your smile. Most importantly, your new crown will feel comfortable and function like natural teeth.
Dental crowns are incredibly durable and can last a decade or more with proper care. Because they are made with materials like ceramic or porcelain, dental crowns are up for the challenge of daily chewing and biting. Follow these tips to keep your crowns looking beautiful:
If you live in the Sarasota, FL, area and are considering dental crowns, Dr. Mitul Patel and the team at Vital Dental have solutions for you. Call (941) 371-2022 today to schedule your consultation and learn more about your options.