A tooth that has been hit hard can have damage that’s n’t easy to see from the outside. The outer layer of the tooth, known as enamel might be cracked. At the time the inside of the tooth may also be hurt. If the tooth has lost a part of its structure placing a crown can help protect what is left. It helps the tooth handle the pressure of biting without breaking again.<\/p>\r\n
There is another reason why dentists treat dental trauma seriously. A damaged tooth can lead to problems with the pulp. The pulp is the inner part of the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels. If the pulp becomes inflamed or dies root canal treatment might be needed. That treatment comes before the crown is placed. So the crown is not always the step after trauma.<\/p>\r\n
Your dentist will look closely at the tooth. They might also take an X-ray to see what\u2019s not visible during a check-up. They\u2019ll check if the tooth feels loose and if there is any sign of damage around the root. If the tooth has moved after the injury that needs to be taken care of too.<\/p>\r\n
If the tooth is still healthy enough the dentist will prepare it. This means removing an amount of enamel so the crown will fit properly. If the trauma has caused serious damage to the pulp, root canal treatment may be done first. Once that is complete the tooth is shaped so the crown can fit over it. The crown must fit well. Not interfere with your bite.<\/p>\r\n
A temporary crown may be placed while the permanent crown is being made. It might not look perfect. It does its job. You can. Speak normally while you wait. Still you should be careful with that tooth. Try to avoid chewing foods on that side.<\/p>\r\n
Sometimes trauma causes a tooth to get darker over time. This colour change does not mean the tooth has to be removed. The dentist will examine the tooth to see if the nerve has been affected. They will look closely to decide what to do<\/p>\r\n
If the tooth has had root canal treatment and is also badly damaged a crown can both protect it. Make it look better. For a tooth the shade and shape of the crown are very important. Even a small difference can stand out when you smile. So the crown must match your teeth in appearance.<\/p>\r\n
After the permanent crown is placed it should feel like a part of your mouth. For a time you might need to get used to it. This is especially true if the tooth was painful before treatment.. Soon you won\u2019t even notice it. That\u2019s usually the sign.<\/p>\r\n
A crown is not unbreakable. Do not use the tooth to bite your nails or to open things. Keep brushing around the crown just as you do with your teeth. The crown itself won\u2019t decay,. The tooth underneath it can if plaque builds up at the edge.<\/p>\r\n
A crown after trauma works well when the tooth has lost so much structure that a filling is not enough. It\u2019s especially helpful when the remaining tooth is weak and must handle biting pressure.<\/p>\r\n
There are times when a crown is not the right choice. If the root is badly. If there is not enough tooth left to support the crown the dentist might suggest another option. The decision depends on the extent of the injury, which is often only clear after a thorough exam.<\/p>\r\n