Dental Crown for a Weak Tooth: What You Should Know

Why Does a Tooth Become Weak?

Teeth become weak for common reasons. A big filling can mean there is real tooth left. Decay can take away the structure of the tooth. A crack can also make the tooth less able to handle chewing pressure.

Sometimes the tooth has already had root canal treatment. In that case a lot of the tissue has been taken out and the remaining part of the tooth often needs more protection from everyday chewing forces.

Signs Your Tooth May Need Protection

• A tooth that has lost a lot of its structure even if it still feels okay.

• Cracks or breaks that make eating uncomfortable especially when the tooth is under pressure.

• A tooth that has a filling, where there is not much real enamel left around the filling.

• Sensitivity that comes back again and again though sensitivity alone does not always mean you need a crown.

How a Dental Crown Strengthens a Weak Tooth

The dentist takes out a bit of enamel and any damaged part of the tooth so the crown can fit properly. An impression or a digital scan is then used to make the crown, which is created to match the shape of your tooth and your bite.

Once the crown is placed it covers the tooth. This is important because chewing pressure is spread over the restored part instead of being on one weak spot.

What Happens Before the Crown Goes On?

The tooth needs to be healthy enough to support the crown. If there is still decay under the tooth that issue must be fixed first. The same is true for an infection.

Your dentist might suggest root canal treatment if the nerve inside the tooth is infected or very inflamed. A crown does not fix a nerve. It protects the tooth after the main problem has been treated.

Living With a Crowned Weak Tooth

After the crown was put on he said the strangest thing was forgetting which tooth had been causing trouble. That is usually the goal. You do not want to spend your day thinking about a crown.

For the few days the tooth may feel a little different. Your bite might feel strange too. If the crown feels too high when you close your mouth tell your dentist. A small change can make a difference.

• Good brushing is still important because the crown covers the tooth but does not protect your gums from plaque.

• Biting on things should be avoided. Chewing on hard objects is not a good idea, whether there is a crown or not.

• If the tooth starts to hurt a lot after treatment get it checked of waiting.

Is a Crown Right for a Weak Tooth?

If a tooth still has strong parts left and the damage is not too bad your dentist may choose another way to fix it.. When a tooth has lost a lot of strength a crown is usually the best way to protect what is left.

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