5 Important Benefits of a Dental Crown

A root canal leaves your tooth fragile, so we complete the procedure with a dental crown. A crown is a cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth above the gum line. It’s custom-made to restore your tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance.

However, dental crowns have uses beyond root canals. They can fix cracked teeth, reinforce weak or decayed teeth, cover dental implants, and even improve the appearance of misshapen or severely discolored teeth.

Crowns are incredibly durable, strong enough to handle daily chewing and biting, and designed to look like natural teeth. In fact, when done right, you might even forget which tooth has a crown — and that’s the experience our patients enjoy at OneSource Dental of South Tampa in Tampa, Florida.

Nancy Horton, DMD, and our expert dental team take pride in creating crowns that look and feel just like your natural teeth. In this blog, we’ll explore five benefits of dental crowns and why you may need them. 

Restores strength and functionality

When a tooth is weakened by decay, a root canal, or physical trauma, it can no longer function as it should. Even chewing can be uncomfortable and put the tooth at risk of further damage. A dental crown restores the tooth’s strength and functionality.

Crowns are made from materials like porcelain, ceramic, or metal, which are strong enough to handle biting and chewing. At OneSource Dental of South Tampa, we customize each crown to fit perfectly with your natural bite so you can eat, speak, and smile as you typically would.

Protects your natural tooth

A dental crown can often help you avoid an extraction when a tooth is severely compromised. Keeping your natural tooth is our priority when possible, as it maintains your normal bite and prevents your surrounding teeth from shifting out of place.

Crowns allow us to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible. After removing the decayed or damaged portions, we cover the remaining healthy part with the crown, sealing out bacteria and reinforcing the tooth. Without the added protection, the tooth could be prone to fractures or further decay. 

Improves appearance

While dental crowns are functional, they also look fantastic. A crown provides an instant makeover if you’re self-conscious about a misshapen, discolored, or worn-down tooth. Unlike veneers, which only cover the front surface of a tooth, crowns cover the entire tooth.

At OneSource Dental of South Tampa, we use high-quality materials like porcelain and ceramic to create crowns that mimic your teeth’ natural color, shape, and translucency. 

Long-lasting and durable

With proper care, crowns can last 10-15 years or more. This durability makes them reliable and cost-effective for fixing dental concerns. The materials used for crowns withstand the daily wear and tear of biting and chewing. Porcelain crowns, for instance, are stain-resistant and maintain their natural appearance over time.

Prevents further dental issues

By reinforcing and protecting a compromised tooth, a crown helps prevent further damage. When a damaged or decayed tooth is left untreated, it can lead to additional problems. Cracks can deepen, decay can spread, and infections can develop, all of which cause you to need more extensive (and expensive) treatments or even lose the affected teeth.

Dental crowns have many benefits for your smile and oral health. At OneSource Dental of South Tampa, if a tooth needs repair or restoration, our team will listen to your concerns, assess your needs, and help you determine if a crown is the best solution. Schedule a consultation with us today or call 813-879-9299.