{"id":5104,"date":"2016-04-18T17:52:09","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T22:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cosmeticdentistsgrandprairiecomblog.local\/?p=5104"},"modified":"2016-04-18T17:52:09","modified_gmt":"2016-04-18T22:52:09","slug":"tooth-decay-will-i-need-a-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/tooth-decay-will-i-need-a-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Decay: Will I need a dental crown?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/tooth-decay-will-i-need-a-dental-crown\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/patient-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"dental crown Grand Prairie\" class=\"wp-image-90081\"><\/a><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">Teeth are anatomically unique when compared to other hard and soft tissues in the body because they cannot self-heal. This means that a permanently damaged tooth cannot regenerate new tissue to heal like a ligament or bone can. For this reason, a restoration applied by a dentist is necessary to prevent the deepening of a cavity and to protect the tooth from further damage. When decay is severe, a restoration called a dental crown may be recommended. A dental crown is a custom restoration that allows a patient to keep a badly damaged tooth while ensuring optimal oral function in the future. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">Following is some important information regarding damaged teeth and dental crowns. <\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\">What is a dental crown exactly?<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">A dental crown is a restoration that covers the entire tooth. Essentially, a crown is a cap that is tooth shaped. It is permanently bonded over biological tooth structure. Once placed, a dental crown will restore a tooth to its rightful shape and size so that oral function is increased and the tooth itself is protected from future damage. <\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\">What materials are used to make a crown?<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">An array of materials is used to make a crown. From standards like gold and silver to more natural looking options like porcelain or a combination of porcelain and metal, patients have many options from which they can choose. <\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\">Why is a crown custom made?<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">A crown is custom made because it must fit over a patient&rsquo;s specific tooth. Everyone&rsquo;s mouth and teeth are different sizes. This is why a dental crown is not a one size fits all type of restoration. After taking impressions of a patient&rsquo;s mouth, our team will develop the precise specifications for this custom restoration, which will be made in a dental laboratory by skilled technicians. When a person&rsquo;s crown is ready, it will be bonded over the tooth. Once the restoration process is complete, oral function and appearance are restored. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">To learn more about our restorative services, call our office at The Dental Place to reserve a check up with our team. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Teeth are anatomically unique when compared to other hard and soft tissues in the body because they cannot self-heal. This means that a permanently damaged tooth cannot regenerate new tissue to heal like a ligament or bone can. 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