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The Benefits of Dental Crowns: Restoring Function and Aesthetics

February 18, 2025
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A damaged or weakened tooth affects more than just your smile. It can directly affect your ability to eat, speak, and maintain proper oral health.

Dental crowns provide a durable and natural-looking solution to restore both function and aesthetics to damaged teeth. Whether you have a cracked tooth, severe decay, or a large filling, a custom-made crown can protect and strengthen your tooth while enhancing its appearance.

Strengthens and Protects Weakened Teeth

Dental crowns act as a protective shell, reinforcing cracked, broken, or severely worn teeth. Made from strong materials like porcelain or zirconia, they distribute bite force evenly and prevent further damage.

Restores a Natural Appearance

Modern dental crowns are designed to blend seamlessly with natural teeth. Your dentist will carefully match color, shape, and size to create a restoration that looks completely natural. Whether covering a discolored tooth or restoring a damaged one, crowns enhance the appearance of your smile.

Improves Chewing and Speech

A weakened or missing tooth makes it difficult to chew properly. This can lead to discomfort and dietary restrictions. Crowns fully restore biting ability, allowing you to enjoy a wide variety of foods without pain.

Additionally, for patients with damage to their front teeth, crowns help improve enunciation and prevent lisps or other speech issues.

Dental Support

Crowns are crucial to restorative dentistry, protecting teeth after root canals, covering dental implants, or anchoring a dental bridge. By providing extra support, dental crowns contribute to the longevity of these treatments.

Long-Lasting and Low Maintenance

Dental crowns can last 10–15 years or more and require only the same care and maintenance as natural teeth: regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups. To maximize their lifespan, it’s also important to avoid habits like chewing ice or using teeth as tools.

Precise and Effective Dental Crown Placement in Goffstown, NH

If you’re in Goffstown and want to learn more about the dental crown placement process and how to ensure the longevity of any crowns you already have, contact Dr. Danielle Leonardi and the caring and knowledgeable Glen Lake Dental team to schedule a consultation.

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