Back teeth do a lot of work. Every time you eat pressure pushes on them. A weak tooth can break if that pressure becomes too much. A metal crown gives the tooth an outer layer while still being thin. That thinness matters a lot. Your dentist often doesn\u2019t need to take as much healthy tooth as they would with thicker crown materials. The result can feel very natural. Once you stop noticing the crown all its doing its job well.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Back teeth are the common choice. All people don\u2019t usually admire their molars in the mirror.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 The strong chewing forces that come with eating don\u2019t bother metal crowns much. That\u2019s one reason dentists keep using them.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Gold alloy crowns, especially are known for being kind to the teeth that bite against them. Still your dentist should check your bite to make sure everything lines up right.<\/p>\r\n
The process begins with a check-up. Your dentist looks at the tooth. Decides if there\u2019s enough healthy structure left to hold a crown. If more work is needed first that happens before the crown is made.<\/p>\r\n
Then the tooth is shaped to make room for the crown. An impression or digital scan is taken to capture the shape. You go home with a crown while the permanent one is being made.<\/p>\r\n
Your tooth might feel strange at first. That\u2019s normal. Your bite can also feel a little off while your mouth gets used to the shape.<\/p>\r\n
But if the crown feels too high when you bite down don\u2019t just live with it. Tell your dentist. A small adjustment can fix the problem. Make a big difference in how it feels.<\/p>\r\n
The biggest downside is appearance. A metal tooth can show when you smile or open your mouth wide. For some people that\u2019s enough to rule it out.<\/p>\r\n
There\u2019s also the chance of allergies or sensitivity to metals.. Real problems like that are rare. Your dentist should know about any reactions to metals before choosing the crown material.<\/p>\r\n