Do You Need A Dental Crown To Fix A Tooth After A Cavity?
Posted January 20, 2016 by Wager-Evans Dental
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Fillings Versus Dental Crowns For Tooth Restorations
A cavity forms when acids released by bacteria in your mouth successfully create a hole in your enamel. A new cavity may not have symptoms, but regular dental visits increase the chances that your dentist will catch a cavity before it has progressed past this point. When treated in its early stages, a tooth with a cavity can be restored with a filling. If that decay is not addressed, it will continue until your pulp is exposed, and the living tissue in your tooth is at risk for infection. If a cavity reaches your pulp, your dentist will need to perform a root canal treatment to remove infected material. Because a root canal can remove an extensive amount of your tooth, a filling will not provide enough support. In this case, your dentist can cover the tooth with a dental crown.
Other Uses For A Dental Crown
A dental crown can support a tooth that has been damaged by physical trauma. It can even be used to replace a lost tooth. A crown, anchored by a dental implant, can function as a stable dental prosthetic.