Preventing Tooth Decay To Maintain Healthy Teeth

5 Common Dental Problems That Porcelain Crowns Can Fix

In terms of hardness, no other material in the human body can compete with tooth enamel – not even bone. However, over the years, even enamel suffers because of wear and tear. Porcelain is even harder than tooth enamel. This makes porcelain crowns a good restorative option for teeth that have begun to break down. 

If your teeth are in need of restoration, porcelain crowns might be the right dental approach. Porcelain crowns consist of porcelain shells, which dentists use to cover and support teeth that have suffered damage of some kind.

1. Minor or severe tooth decay

Bacteria damage tooth enamel over time when they excrete acids onto teeth. Those acids erode tooth enamel and eventually lead to tooth decay. Eating with decayed teeth is painful and difficult. And you risk causing further damage, especially if you chew hard foods. Porcelain crowns can support damaged teeth and prevent any further damage from occurring.

2. Fractures or cracks

Like tooth decay damage, fractures or cracks weaken teeth and make them more susceptible to breaking. Cracked or fractured teeth can also lead to abrasions in the mouth where the sharp edges rub on the soft tissues. A porcelain crown can restore a fractured or cracked tooth and is stronger than a filling.

3. Wear and tear caused by grinding

Bruxism, which is also called nighttime teeth grinding, wears teeth down over time. If grinding has worn down your teeth, you may struggle to eat comfortably. You might also suffer from sensitivity. Worn-down teeth may also be unattractive. You can cover your upper and lower teeth with porcelain crowns if those teeth are worn. But consider also wearing a night guard to prevent grinding from damaging your crowns.

4. Misshapen teeth

Teeth are sometimes misshapen because of genetics. And teeth may also become misshapen over time because of bad oral habits like chewing on pens. A porcelain crown essentially replaces the teeth that it covers, so you can hide a misshapen tooth under a porcelain crown.

5. Tooth sensitivity

Some people have naturally thin enamel. Other people have thin enamel because they eat and drink a lot of acidic foods and drinks. Thin enamel can lead to tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity can occur when you consume hot or cold drinks or walk outside in cold air. Porcelain crowns cover teeth completely, surrounding them with an attractive, porcelain shell. This stops tooth sensitivity.


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