How Long Your Dental Crown to Last

Whether you fell down and cracked your tooth or you have allowed decay to eat away at your tooth for too long, if you have moderate to severe damage to your tooth, you need to address it immediately. Once you’ve set up an appointment with your dentist to have the damage assessed, they will decide on the best course of action for the repair of the tooth. If the damage is more severe, they may decide that the best option is to replace the crown of the tooth and place a prosthetic dental crown.

Why Would I Need a Dental Crown?

There are a few different reasons why you may need to have a dental crown placed, including: damage to the tooth, discoloration, decay or the placement of a dental bridge. A broken or cracked tooth is a common reason for the placement of a dental crown and can be an excellent option when dental veneers are no longer a viable option.

If you have one or more missing teeth, your dentist may decide to replace them with a dental bridge. The abutments used to hold the false teeth in place are dental crowns.

The Types of Dental Crowns

There are a few different types of materials to choose from when it comes to the fabrication of your dental crown and you’ll want to discuss these options with your dentist to decide which is right for your needs, preferences and budget. The most common materials are: ceramic, porcelain-fused to metal, metal alloy and gold alloy. They all have advantages and disadvantages to consider before choosing the best option for you.

How Long Do Prosthetic Crowns Last?

How long your dental crown lasts may vary depending on a few different factors. One factor is the material that was used to fabricate your crown. Certain materials are more durable than others, so they in turn have a tendency to last longer. The longevity of your dental crown will also depend on your oral care, as decay to what’s left of the natural tooth may compromise the fit of your crown—causing it to fall out. With all of this in mind, dental crowns often last around 15 years, but can last as long as 30 years if they are well taken care of.

Set an Appointment with Your Dentist

If you have a tooth that has previously been damaged and the damage is becoming worse, or if you have a decayed tooth that you’ve neglected, set up an appointment with your dentist to have your tooth repaired and the decay removed. If your tooth has very recently been damaged and is severely damaged, consider contacting an emergency dentist to have the issue addressed immediately. If you allow the issue to persist, it may lead to the need for a tooth extraction.

Your dentist will look at your tooth and decide the best course of action - which may be placing a dental crown. If you have any questions about the process, speak with your dentist.

Contact Wake Dental Care about dental crowns today.

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