Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

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Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Hi! My name is Addy Reed. I’m 57 years old and have been neglectful about going to the dentist. Last month was my first dentist visit in six years. I had always been diligent about twice a year cleanings and checkups, but time got away from me until one of my crowns came out. As we age, the dental work from years past tends to do that. When you neglect to visit the dentist on a regular basis, the list of things that need to be done may grow; at least this was my experience. I left the dentist office with an extensive list of things I needed to have done. The office staff was very kind. They are working with me to set up a plan. I’m going to share some ideas on how to tackle a dental treatment plan, keeping it affordable and not too overwhelming.

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Three Benefits of Dental Crowns

31 January 2022
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Having a dental crown put in place is a procedure that many people put off for far too long and for no good reason. The procedure has numerous advantages that can completely change an individual's oral health for the better. If you have been considering getting a dental crown recently, take a look below at just a few of the biggest benefits dental crowns have to offer.

Longevity

While of course crowns aren't completely indestructible, they also don't need to be replaced every year or two. This is one of the most attractive features of dental crowns, as patients don't have to worry about possibly replacing them for a decade or more. Plus, many dental insurance policies will cover the cost of a new crown in the very unlikely event that one does crack in the span of just a few years. There's no better feeling than being able to chew, floss, and brush your teeth without having to think about the durability of your permanent crown.

Appearance

There are few things that can cause a person to be self-conscious more than a damaged or discolored tooth. Dental crowns are particularly useful in repairing -- and subsequently protecting -- a tooth that has been chipped, cracked or otherwise broken. That said, crowns can also be of use to people who want them as a corrective for aesthetic issues. If you are a longtime smoker, for example, you may have severely stained teeth; in cases such as this, dental crowns can improve the whiteness of your teeth while still keeping your appearance natural. While some people may assume that most crowns are made of metal, all-ceramic and all-porcelain crowns are most popular, perhaps because they are almost indistinguishable from normal teeth.

Convenience

People often delay in getting a dental crown because they fear the procedure will be too inconvenient. In fact, getting a crown put in place usually requires no more than two visits to a dentist. During the initial visit, a dentist will inspect the tooth or teeth to make sure that a dental crown can and should be applied. If it is decided that a crown is indeed the best possible option, then a dentist will take steps to reshape the tooth and place a temporary crown on it. In the second visit, a permanent crown is positioned to replace the temporary one. After that, all that is required is basic monitoring of the crown and your overall oral health.

Contact your dentist if you have any questions about dental crowns.