Why You Should Replace Your Amalgam Dental Crowns

Once you have received amalgam dental crowns, whether it was years ago or recently, you may think you have to live with the unappealing color and unnatural appearance of those crowns. You should not worry because you can replace an amalgam dental crown, also known as a silver crown, with a more natural-looking crown made with ceramic or composite materials. Not only are amalgam dental crowns less attractive than a white crown, but they can also be a hazard to your tooth with time since no restoration is made to last forever. If you don't want to settle for a dental crown you are unhappy with, we can provide you with a more satisfying options. 

A few of the negatives of amalgam crowns include the fact that they can end up hiding deeper damage. The x-rays used in dental offices cannot penetrate the metal, making it hard to see decay or other potential problems. The metal, alloy amalgam crowns are made of, also may cause tooth cracks due to the amount of space they take up. Silver crowns can also “bleed” into surrounding teeth, creating a gray shade. These issues are not always guaranteed, but they are definite possibilities.

Some of the perks of replacing your amalgam dental crowns with a more suitable crown include that you will not have to worry about as many potential problems in the future. A natural-looking, all-ceramic crown can be the perfect replacement for an amalgam crown. These crowns don't take up as much space as an amalgam crown, and they blend in with your natural tooth perfectly. They are also hypo-allergenic for people with metal allergies. If you don't want to risk your metal dental crown bleeding into your other teeth, if it hasn't already, you won't have to worry about this problem with a ceramic crown.

A resin crown is also a suitable option to replace your existing amalgam dental crowns. The resin crown provides the attractive, tooth colored appearance that most people desire, and it also gives your tooth coverage that a dentist can see through with an x-ray. These benefits mean that you won't suffer from unknown decay under your crown.

Both of these are excellent replacement options for your current amalgam dental crown. The materials used will provide long-term and durable coverage for your vulnerable teeth. Onlookers will also not be able to tell you have crowns anymore because these crowns will look so similar to your natural teeth. You will be satisfied with the comfort level and aesthetically appealing look of your new crowns. The procedure to place them should not take long, and it will not cause any discomfort in your teeth and gums since we use sedation.  Additionally, if you need the crown to be placed on one of your molars, we offer ceramic-on-metal crowns so that your tooth can benefit from the durability of metal while your appearance benefits from the appearance of natural-looking ceramic.