Change can be difficult, but it can also bring many and better opportunities. For instance, you may be accustomed to your metal crown and hesitate to replace it with new material, but going through with this change is well worth it! Here are four reasons you shouldn’t second guess getting a new dental crown.
Metal Conducts Temperature Better, Leading to Tooth Sensitivity.
Think back to science class—when it comes to hot and cold temperatures, metal transfers these extremes more easily than many other materials. Unfortunately, this can happen with crowns as well. As you eat ice cream, drink hot coffee, your sensitive tooth nerve, which is vulnerable inside the crown, can experience a twinge of discomfort as a result. On the other hand, porcelain and other materials do not conduct heat and cold as instantaneously, giving you the chance to enjoy the cold and hot substances you love.
There Are Plenty of More Realistic Materials for Crowns.
Nothing stands out quite as much as a silver tooth among white ones. The prosthetic screams for attention! However, porcelain and other tooth-colored materials can be shaded to match the enamel of the teeth surrounding the crown, and these materials often reflect light similarly to the real thing. Consequently, it can be hard to distinguish a prosthetic dental crown from a natural one, especially to the untrained eye.
Metal-Free Dental Crowns Are Safer.
Although the American Dental Association and other health organizations have deemed the metals in crowns to be safe for patients, many people do not wish to take the chance. Metallic crowns tend to have nickel and mercury, which are known for their toxicity in high amounts. Metal-free, tooth-colored crowns do not have potentially risky materials, giving you more peace of mind about your safety.
Same-Day Crowns Can Be Adjusted Faster.
Traditionally, crowns are fabricated in a lab and take several weeks to complete. However, some dental offices have the capability to create their restorations within about an hour. In this instance, the team has the equipment to make and adjust the metal-free crown right there in the office. What does this mean to you? It means you don’t have to wear a temporary crown that doesn’t fit perfectly until your custom one is ready. You can leave the office with your personally fitted crown on the same day as your treatment for less discomfort and better function right away.
In some situations, you should think twice about plowing ahead with change, but upgrading your metal dental crowns isn’t one of them! Take the necessary steps to elevate your smile with more realistic, more comfortable crowns today.
About the Practice
Even after more than two decades, Beach Dental has continued to remain on the cutting edge of technology and care. Dr. Meisa Keivani can prepare for, design, and create dental crowns on the same day as your treatment, saving you time and money. They also use digital impressions, which are far more accurate and comfortable for you as the patient for veneers, Invisalign, and other treatments. If you live in Westhampton Beach, East Quogue, East Moriches, or Manorville, give us a call at 631-325-0731 or contact us online to experience the difference Beach Dental can make for your dental care.