Molars are hardworking teeth that undergo significant stress every time you chew. That is why a big cavity might not be filled with just a regular filling. A crown serves to provide the tooth with a reliable outer layer.<\/p>\r\n
Your dentist can recommend dental crowns following a substantial cavity filling. In addition, ceramic crowns might be needed for a cracked molar. Another reason for a crown is that a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment often requires further restoration since such a tooth is significantly more fragile than healthy teeth.<\/p>\r\n
First of all, the dentist will administer anesthesia to the tooth. You should not feel any painful sensations throughout the procedure, although you may experience uncomfortable pressure, as well as pulling and twisting movements of the tooth.
The dentist will shape your tooth in such a way that the crown fits snugly and comfortably.<\/p>\r\n
Furthermore, the dentist will take a mold of your mouth or a digital scan. During the crown fabrication period, you will be provided with a temporary crown. Although a temporary restoration is not as aesthetically pleasing as a permanent one, it will serve its purpose.<\/p>\r\n
It is normal for your mouth to feel strange for the first few days. The new tooth may also feel strange when chewing. Furthermore, most patients report that their bite feels off for the first few weeks, but they get used to the new sensations.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Some patients report mild sensitivity following the procedure, which is completely normal, especially if the tooth has received extensive treatment.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A temporary crown feels \u201chigher\u201d than the rest of your teeth, meaning that your bite may be uncomfortable. However, you can ask your dentist to adjust the temporary crown\u2019s height.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Sticky foods should be avoided on a daily basis while you have a temporary crown because such a crown is not as strong as a permanent one.<\/p>\r\n
Your crowned tooth still requires proper oral hygiene, which is why you should continue to brush and floss regularly. The crown itself cannot decay, but the interdental papilla can become inflamed and transparent.
In addition, the edges of the crown can accumulate food particles, which can lead to plaque buildup and discolored spots. And, although the crown makes the tooth much stronger, it is still not indestructible. Therefore, it is not recommended to cut or chew bones or other hard substances.<\/p>\r\n
Why Does a Molar Require a Crown? Molars are hardworking teeth that undergo significant stress every time you chew. That is why a big cavity might not be filled with just a regular filling. A crown serves to provide the tooth with a reliable outer layer. Your dentist can recommend dental crowns following a substantial … Continue reading Molar Crowns: A Patient Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5070","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5070","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5070"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5070\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5239,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5070\/revisions\/5239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5070"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5070"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5070"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}