Dental Crowns Mississauga

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Mississauga Dental Crowns

If your tooth is damaged but not lost, a crown can be used to restore its shape, appearance and function. You may need a crown if you have a root canal, a large filling in a tooth or a broken tooth.

A crown, also called a cap, is a hollow, artificial tooth used to cover a damaged or decayed tooth. The crown restores the tooth and protects it from further damage. Crowns can also be used to cover a discoloured or misshapen tooth. A tooth that has been fixed with a crown looks and works very much like a natural tooth.

Different types of crowns

Crowns are made from various types of materials. Depending on which tooth needs a crown, Dr Dao will suggest a material, or combination of materials, that is right for you.

Metal crowns

Metal crowns are made of gold. They generally last a long time and won’t chip or break. They tend not to wear down your opposing natural teeth. However, the gold colour does not look natural, particularly on front teeth.

Composite crowns

Composite crowns look natural. They won’t chip as easily as porcelain crowns, but they tend to wear more quickly from chewing. Tooth brushing tends to remove the highly polished surface of composite crowns and this causes them to stain more easily.

Porcelain crowns

Porcelain crowns look the most natural. They are more brittle than metal or composite and may chip more easily. Because of this, they are not usually placed on back teeth.

Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns

Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns look natural and are stronger than porcelain or composite crowns. They won’t chip as easily as porcelain or ceramic crowns. However, depending on their design, the metal may show if your gums are thin or shrink.

What else should I know?

Crowns are strong and generally last for about 10 years or longer if you take good care of them. Brush and floss your crown, just like you clean your natural teeth. After flossing, roll it up in a tiny ball and put it in the garbage. Never flush floss down the toilet. Crowns may not be as strong as your natural teeth. So like your natural teeth, remember not to bite down on hard objects or use your teeth to open or cut things.

Location

626 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
Mississauga, ON L5B2C4

Working Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday & Thursday closed
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday closed

Contact Us

(905)-290-6666
Dr. Dao & Associates