During the treatment planning of your smile makeover, we may propose restoring your smile through the use of one or more crowns. The reasons for recommending crowns can vary from case to case, but some of the factors that may indicate crowns for you include:
You may have a previously filled tooth where there now exists more filling than tooth. The existing tooth structure becomes weakened and can no longer support the filling.
Your teeth may have extensive damage caused by decay.
Your teeth may be discolored or have other compromised aesthetics indicating the use of crowns.
Your teeth may have fractures.
You may have weakened teeth, perhaps resulting from a root canal. After a root canal, teeth tend to become brittle and are more susceptible to fracture. Therefore, they may need to be protected by a crown.
Your teeth may need crowns in conjunction with a bridge. When missing teeth are replaced with a bridge, the adjacent teeth require crowns in order to support the replacement teeth.
