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Are Gold Crowns a Good Choice for Your Teeth?
Your teeth are very strong but not unbreakable. A blow to the mouth or fall off a bike can lead to a fractured or broken tooth. You can even crack a back tooth by biting down on hard food! At Athens Dental Group in Watkinsville, Georgia, we restore damaged teeth with dental crowns. A gold crown will restore a cracked molar like new. In this post, Dr. Drew Richardson and Dr. Brant Sandifer answer your questions about dental crowns.
What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns are hollow, tooth-shaped caps that cover decayed, fragile, or broken teeth to protect and support their compromised structure. Teeth in bad shape are of little use for biting and chewing. By crowning these teeth, we can renew their structure and salvage their usefulness for the future.
What are crowns made of?
Crowns can be custom-crafted out of metal, ceramic, resin, porcelain, and porcelain fused to metal material. Metal crowns, made of metal alloys like gold, nickel, and chromium, are incredibly strong, making them good for restoring back teeth that do most of your chewing. At the back of your mouth, their metallic color is less visible.
Ceramic and porcelain crowns are used primarily to restore front teeth due to their attractive appearance. Drs. Richardson and Sandifer can match the color of your crown to the exact shade of your teeth to help them blend in naturally with your smile. Â
Are gold crowns a good choice for your teeth?
That depends on what you want to achieve with crown treatment. Gold crowns are exceptionally strong and enduring. They can provide a lifetime of protection for worn or damaged molars as they won’t readily be seen. On visible teeth, however, their metallic appearance makes them less appealing. Gold crowns can also be quite pricey as compared to other materials.
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Worn and broken teeth need a solution that is esthetic and strong. Ceramic crown restorations were completed on the front teeth to maximize both durability and cosmetics.
How long do crowns last?
Metal crowns can last a lifetime. Quality porcelain and ceramic crowns can easily last 15+ years with good oral care. If you don’t bite down on hard foods, chew on pencils and pens, or use your teeth like tools, ceramic and porcelain crowns can have a long lifespan.  Â
Why would I need a crown?
Dental crowns have many uses. Drs. Richardson and Sandifer may use them to repair cracked or broken teeth, restore worn teeth, or protect fragile teeth. Crowns are often used to strengthen root canal teeth or teeth with large fillings. Dental crowns can also be used to cover stained, misshapen, or odd-sized teeth to give your smile a nicer-looking appearance.
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How do you care for dental crowns?
You can brush and floss crowned teeth just like you do natural teeth. To protect the tooth under the crown from decay and gum disease, be sure to see your dentist every six months for professional dental cleanings.
Where can I find a skilled dentist for crowns near me?
Look no further than Athens Dental Group in Watkinsville, GA. To schedule a consultation for crown treatment, contact Dr. Drew Richardson or Dr. Brant Sandifer at (706) 666-4611.
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Highly regarded local dentist Dr. Brant Sandifer graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Biology degree from the University of Georgia. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. Since 2017, Dr. Sandifer has been dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in Athens. He is passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles that last a lifetime. Dr. Sandifer is actively involved in the community and is trusted by his patients to provide the highest standard of dental care.
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An esteemed local dentist, Dr. Drew Richardson earned his Biology degree Summa Cum Laude from the University of Georgia. As a Hinman Scholar, he graduated second in his class at the Dental College of Georgia, joining Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Societies. Dr. Richardson is a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and the L.D. Pankey study club and has advanced cosmetic training from Spear Academy. He volunteers at Georgia dental clinics such as Hope Dental Clinic and Christ Community Clinic and has participated in dental missions to Haiti.