Today much emphasis is placed on having a healthy smile. But if you have one or more teeth that are cracked, chipped, decayed, or otherwise degraded, how can you best restore your smile to its former glory? Crowns—also known as tooth caps—are a popular dental restoration option that can be adapted to fit practically any budget restraints or tooth status.

A crown can cover a tooth to create a more functional shape and size, restore a badly broken down dentition, along with covering any discolouration. Often considered when there is minimal natural tooth structure left, a crown can restore your tooth to its full natural function and appearance. Crowns are also used as the final restoration for a Dental Implant.

Crowns can be made from all ceramic, ceramic fused to metal or gold alloy. Ceramic is used on the front teeth for its natural appearance.  In the chewing teeth where biting forces increase, ceramic fused to metal is used to give the ceramic greater strength.  Gold alloy is the strongest material and is sometimes used at the back of the mouth where the biting forces are greatest and cosmetic issues are less important.

Crowns are used in both restorative and cosmetic cases and during your consultation with the professional team at Coates Dental, this may be just one of the procedures we recommend to enhance your smile and improve your dental health.

Here in Indooroopilly, crowns are a great option as they can bring about both health and emotional benefits in the long run. Health-wise they restore your teeth, fill in gaps, and prevent further decay. Emotionally, crowns can offer a big boost to self-confidence as you no longer have to worry about what others might think about the discolored or decayed teeth your smile exposes.

Want to learn more about crowns and figure out which options are best for your dental needs? Contact Coates Dental today!