Dental Crowns Alberta

A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size, providing protection and strength that cannot be restored by fillings or other restorations alone. Although several types of crowns exist, porcelain are the most popular due to their strong resemblance to your natural teeth. Reasons for crowns include broken or fractured teeth, decay, broken or large fillings, root canalled teeth, or cosmetic purposes. Crowns last several years, though they may eventually need to be replaced.

If your tooth is damaged but not lost, a crown (also called a cap) can be used to cover the damaged tooth. A heavily restored tooth becomes weak; a crown protects your tooth from further damage.You may need a crown if;   • You have a root canal; • You have a large filling in a tooth; • You have a broken tooth; or, • Your tooth is badly stained, not the right shape or out of line. Crowns can be made of different kinds of metals, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal. They are strong and last for about 10 years on average, if you take good care of them. Brush and floss your crown, just like you clean your natural teeth. Crowns and replacement teeth may not be as strong as your natural teeth, so;   • Wear a night guard if you clench or grind your teeth at night. • Do not bite down on hard objects (i.e. forks, bottle caps, etc.) • Do not use your teeth to open or cut things. • Do not do these things with your natural teeth either.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a dentist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. After teeth have been lost, there is no longer any stimulation to the bone in that area and the bone will actually begin to shrink away. This can affect the overall health of your mouth in many ways such as change in chewing, speech and shifting of other teeth. This unhealthy bone loss can make your jaw line recede. Dental implants can also help prevent deterioration of the jawbone caused by loss of teeth, so your face retains its natural shape. Dental implants can act to not only replace your missing teeth but also are the only “tooth replacement modality” that will also preserve bone levels. We can also use implants as an alternate to bridgework and eliminate the need to grind down healthy teeth when replacing one or more adjacent teeth.Dental implants are so natural-looking and feeling; you may forget you ever lost a tooth. You know that your confidence about your teeth affects how you feel about yourself, both personally and professionally. Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth. Maybe your dentures dont feel secure. Perhaps you have difficulty chewing. If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to smile, speak and eat again with comfort and confidence, there is good news! Dental implants are teeth that can look and feel just like your own! Under proper conditions, such as placement by a dentist and diligent patient maintenance, implants can last a lifetime. Long-term studies continue to show improving success rates for implants.