Dental Crowns to Reduce Teeth Grinding

Your teeth wear out, crack, or break because of grinding, improper bite, fillings, and tooth decay. A dental crown can cover the entire visible surface of an affected tooth, and add strength, durability, and stability to the tooth. It can last for 10 to 15 years.

A tooth restoration or filling may sometimes be necessary before applying a dental crown.

A dental crown procedure needs at least two sessions of a few hours, and is done as follows:

give a mild anesthetic to numb the area;

make a model impression for the crown to be made:

place a temporary crown (known as a flipper) for you to wear until your next visit;

discuss the color of the crown and cement to be used;

get crown made from a dental laboratory;

remove the temporary crown during your second visit;

fit the permanent crown;

check and adjust for any bite discrepancies;

cement the crown to your tooth.

Before dental crowns --->>> After dental crowns