Dental crowns have been around a long time, but they continue to play a key role in Ritchie Dental Group cosmetic dentistry. A dental crown often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth. Dental crowns in Horseshoe Bay are used for several common dental problems:
- An old crown that is damaged or ill-fitting
- A broken tooth
- A tooth with acute decay
- A tooth that has had a root canal
- A tooth that is too small or misshapen
- A tooth that prevents a proper bite
The Purpose of Dental Crowns in Horseshoe Bay
Dental crowns in Horseshoe Bay serve both structural and aesthetic purposes. They protect a natural tooth from additional decay and damage while permitting normal function. Plus, a crown can save a tooth from extraction and the ensuing bone loss. Cosmetic dentistry patients who get a dental crown should not assume that the tooth is now invincible. Crowns need daily cleaning and flossing just like all teeth. The remaining tooth structure just around the gum line could still become decayed and the soft tissue around the crown is susceptible to gum disease. Chewing hard foods or using your teeth as a tool can cause a crown to crack or break. Use scissors to open a stubborn plastic package; don’t bite and pull.
Schedule an Appointment
Greg Ritchie can counsel you on caring for your new crown so that it will last as long as possible. For information on dental crown prices, invisible braces, conscious sedation, or teeth whitening, call Ritchie Dental Group today at 830-693-8833 or visit our website. We would be happy to help you improve your overall dental health with general and cosmetic dentistry in Burlington.
Contact Ritchie Dental Group:
830-693-8833
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1000 Marble Heights Dr, Marble Falls TX
Marble Falls, Texas
78654
