Dental Crowns in Mississauga

What is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a cap that sits over the top of the tooth creating a tooth surface to protect, cover, seal and strengthen your tooth. Dental crowns are used in many different scenarios as they are effective and often allow us to save a tooth rather than turning to implants.

Situations where a dental crown may be the solution include:

Larger fillings:
That have broken down or have formed decay around them may need a dental crown to save the tooth.

A cracked tooth:
May need a dental crown to hold it together. Be careful not to wait too long before coming in to our Mississauga dental office, as an untreated cracked tooth can become sensitive or eventually break.

Teeth that are very sensitive:
Either from a lot of "wear", or from receded gums, sometimes require crowns to seal and protect the teeth from hot and cold sensitivity.

A tooth that has broken:
May be too weak to hold a filling. A crown will hold the tooth together and prevent it from breaking again. If the fracture is too deep, Root Canal Therapy may be required before the tooth is crowned.

A tooth that has undergone Root Canal Therapy:
Will need a crown to adequately seal and protect the tooth.

Benefits of a Dental Crown

• Protects: Dental crowns can be fitted over a decaying or broken tooth to protect the teeth, provide extra strength, and prevent further damages.
• Aesthetics:cracked, stained, chipped teeth can be disguised with dental crowns. Dental crowns are an alternative solution to dental bonding or porcelain veneers, to help improve the appearance of a tooth.

Cosmetic Dentist in Mississauga

A crown may be the solution to saving that tooth; our Mississauga cosmetic dental team will evaluate your needs depending on your oral health and the condition of your teeth. Contact our Mississauga dental office to book your appointment today!