Having a dental filling or dental crown put in place to protect a vulnerable tooth can keep that tooth safe from further physical damage, and protect it against infection. Dental restorations are used after cavity treatment – or after treatment for physical trauma – to provide lasting support since teeth are limited in their ability to heal naturally. If you practice good oral health habits and avoid putting excess strain on a filling or crown, you can count on it to support you for many years. With that said, people do sometimes experience problems with older restorations. Our Houston, TX dentist’s office is here to help you if you have a filling or crown break or come loose. In addition to providing a replacement, we can help you by assessing the health of the tooth to see if it might require treatment.
A Lost Filling Or Crown Puts Your Tooth At Risk
If a tooth has already been restored with a filling or crown, it will always need the support of its restoration. While enamel can recover from minor damages, any harm serious enough to cause a cavity will result in permanent harm. This is why it is important to place a restoration that is durable and comfortable enough to protect a tooth for its lifetime. Does this mean that a restoration will never have problems? Just like our natural teeth, the longevity of a filling or crown can be negatively impacted if poor oral care habits are in place, or if you put them through excessive wear and tear.
Scheduling Treatment To Address A Problem With Your Restoration
If a restoration comes loose, appears worn or damaged, or no longer fits comfortably, you should bring the matter up with your dentist. This is not a problem to take lightly – in fact, you can talk with your dentist about arranging a dental appointment on short notice to make sure that the issue is dealt with as soon as possible! In addition to preparing the placement of a new restoration, we can check on the tooth to make sure there are no issues with further damage or infection that have to be addressed.
We Can Provide A Filling Or Crown That Matches Your Smile
We are able to provide our patients with dental fillings and dental crowns that match the appearance and color of their healthy teeth. By doing this, we can perform restorative work that leads to cosmetic improvements while also providing oral health support. If your older restoration was made from amalgam, or if its color no longer matched your enamel, your replacement can end up making you more confident in your smile!
Talk To Your Houston, TX Dentist If You Lose A Filling Or Dental Crown
Our Houston, TX dentist’s office is prepared to help patients when they lose a restoration, or need to replace one that has become damaged. If you have questions about our practice, or want to learn more about us, call Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry at (281) 974-4494.
