Metal Dental Crowns Before and After Treatment: What Really Changes

Before a Metal Crown: What Your Tooth Usually Looks Like

A tooth that needs a crown has usually been through something. Maybe a large filling left it weak. Maybe decay took away much of the natural tooth. Sometimes the tooth cracked and chewing suddenly feels like a gamble.

Before treatment you may notice sensitivity when you bite down.. The tooth simply looks worn and doesn’t feel right. The dentist checks how much healthy tooth remains before deciding whether a metal crown is the fit.

The Tooth Preparation

The dentist reshapes the tooth so the crown has room to sit over it. You won’t see much of this part because you’re focused on keeping your mouth open and getting through the appointment. Fair enough.

Once the tooth is prepared the dentist takes an impression or a digital scan. The temporary crown goes on while the permanent one is being made. It isn’t glamorous. It gets the job done.

After Treatment: The Metal Crown Changes the Experience

The before-and-after difference is usually function. A fitted metal crown gives the damaged tooth a solid outer surface again so biting feels more normal and you don’t have to keep thinking about which side of your mouth you’re using.

Metal crowns have a reputation for being tough for a reason. They handle chewing pressure well. For teeth, where strength matters more than appearance I think they’re still a very practical choice.

What You May Notice First

• A little sensitivity at first is common especially after the tooth has been worked on. It should settle rather than keep getting worse.

• The bite may feel slightly different. If the crown feels too high when you close your teeth tell your dentist of hoping your jaw will somehow negotiate with it.

Visually the change is obvious on a front tooth. On a tooth though the silver or gold-toned metal usually stays out of sight when you smile.

How to Look After the Crown

• The crown itself is built for chewing, which is why dentists often like metal for molars.

• If the crown becomes loose or your bite suddenly feels wrong get it checked than waiting for it to become a bigger problem.

If the tooth hurts badly after the initial sensitivity should have passed that’s worth mentioning too. A crown protects the tooth. It doesn’t erase every possible issue underneath it.

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