{"id":12167,"date":"2019-04-15T17:06:16","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T17:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/?p=12167"},"modified":"2025-10-08T17:19:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:19:51","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-dental-crown-in-brampton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/brampton-dentist\/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-dental-crown-in-brampton\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Know If You Need A Dental Crown in Brampton?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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What is a dental crown?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A dental crown, or a “cap” as it is sometimes referred to, is an important part of restorative dentistry. It is a hollow, tooth-like restoration which is placed over a natural tooth, completely covering it. It can improve aesthetics and give strength and integrity back to a compromised tooth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Reasons you may need a dental crown<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dental implant-\u00a0<\/strong>If you are getting a dental implant, a dental crown will replace the top part of the missing tooth. The crown attaches to a metal post that has been securely placed in the jawbone.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Large filling<\/strong>– A tooth with a large filling loses strength and is more prone to breaking. A dental crown can increase the strength of the tooth and make breaking less likely.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Root canal<\/strong>– A tooth that has root canal will be more brittle and prone to breaking. A dental crown is usually recommended after a tooth receives root canal treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dental bridge<\/strong>– This tooth replacement option requires putting dental crowns on the teeth on either side of the missing tooth. These crowns are connected by an artificial tooth which fills in the space.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Aesthetics<\/strong>– A dental crown can be used to improve the look of a tooth that is broken, discolored or otherwise aesthetically unappealing. Usually this is more of a concern for front teeth. One or more teeth may need dental crowns or veneers to achieve the smile you want.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you have a compromised tooth that has a high likelihood of breaking, your dentist may suggest a dental crown as the best long-term solution. Not all teeth that break can be fixed, sometimes they need to be extracted. Dental crowns can lengthen the lifespan of a compromised tooth, making it less likely that you will lose it.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What are dental crowns made of?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dental crowns can be made from a variety of materials. The location, aesthetics, strength, durability and patient-specific considerations such as metal sensitivities will all be factors in determining what material to use. Some commonly used materials for dental crowns include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n