Tooth crowns can last up to a decade or longer, but few restorations last for life. They are subject to daily chewing duty and eventually need to be replaced.
Signs your dental crowns in Anderson, SC, need to be replaced include:
- Visible or known damage (cracks or chipping)
- Crown loosening or mobility
- Crown rising away from the gumline
- Pain or discomfort underneath or around the tooth crown
If you have a damaged or broken crown, the first step is to schedule an appointment with the dentist. If you have pain or swelling around the crowned tooth, we consider it a dental emergency and want to hear from you immediately. When a crowned tooth is compromised, the underlying tooth becomes vulnerable to decay and infection.
How We Use Dental Crowns
We use dental crowns to protect at-risk teeth following damage, injury, or root canal therapy. Your dentist also uses crowns in tooth replacement to connect bridge teeth to healthy teeth or to cap single dental implant posts.
Some patients choose dental crowns to conceal tooth flaws, such as chips, discoloration, and wear.
Contact Your Dentist in Anderson, SC
To schedule an evaluation with the dentist or to ask our dental team any questions, call us today to get started.