Do you have an older metal crown that attracts unwanted attention when you open your mouth to speak, eat, or smile? While it may serve a valuable purpose, if it’s causing you to feel embarrassed or insecure, there’s no reason you shouldn’t replace it. Tooth-colored crowns can now replace metal crowns and provide the same durability and functionality but without standing out from the rest of your teeth! Here’s why upgrading to a ceramic dental crown is about more than just appearances.
Healthier Smiles
There have been some concerns in recent years about the metals used in metal dental crowns, as in years past they were sometimes made with lead or mercury. These materials can not only be toxic, but they can also cause allergic reactions and fatigue problems. Thus, replacing your old metal crowns with ceramic crowns can improve your health while restoring your tooth.
Better Fit
When you have a metal crown, it stands out in your mouth from the rest of your teeth. That’s because it feels different. Thus, it not only is noticeable visually, but it’s also noticeable to the patient just by feeling it with their tongue. Replacing a metal crown with one made of porcelain can help the tooth blend in with the rest of the mouth so you not only won’t be able to tell by looking at it that it’s not a real tooth, but you likely won’t be able to feel that it’s prosthetic, either!
Decreased Sensitivity
Another downside to metal crowns is that they can cause tooth sensitivity, as metal is a conductor of heat. This means that if you eat anything hot or cold, your crown could be causing unnecessary sensitivity. Replacing it with a ceramic crown can stop this type of discomfort in its tracks by eliminating the ability to conduct heat, so no matter how hot or cold your food or drink is, your crown will not affect your pain.
Ceramic dental crowns are durable, natural-looking restorations that can help protect your broken, infected, or decayed tooth from further damage. Unlike your older metal crowns, they do not conduct heat, nor do they stand out in your smile. To learn more about this treatment, speak to your dentist about upgrading to ceramic crowns today!
About Our Practice
At AV Dental Associates of Jersey City, we’re proud to assist patients with a variety of dental treatments right here in our conveniently located office. Whether you need a restoration, a cosmetic procedure, or you’d like to upgrade your old metal crowns to beautiful new ceramic crowns, we’re here to help.
To get started improving the appearance and functionality of your smile, please schedule a consultation on our website or give our office a call at 201-484-7759.
