Dental Crowns

A crown is a covering that sits over the top of the tooth creating a tooth surface to protect, cover, seal and strengthen your tooth. 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 crown may be the solution include:

• Larger fillings that have broken down or have formed decay around them may need a crown to save the tooth.
• A cracked tooth may need a crown to hold it together. Be careful not to wait too long 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 been 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 properly seal and protect the tooth from fracturing.

View the results of using Dental Crowns in our Smile Gallery.

A crown may be the solution to saving that tooth. Your Port Hope dentist, Dr. Benedict will evaluate your needs depending on your oral health and the condition of your teeth. Contact us to book a consultation appointment today!