subject: Dental Crowns Help Hide Discoloration [print this page] Dental crowns provide a great way for people to cover up oral blemishes, without having to go through tough, drawn out dental procedures. This is especially true for those who decide that all of their teeth are no longer appealing. If they were to get all of the teeth replaced in this case, the procedure would be both costly and time-consuming, not to mention painful. Some people may believe that this particular procedure is not beneficial. That's because, in their eyes, covering up the problem isn't going to solve anything. Therefore, a full replacement is the best route to take. However, this isn't always the case.
Take someone who is experiencing discoloration, for instance. Just because the color on the outside of a tooth has changed, it doesn't mean that the entire tooth is doomed. In actuality there are several different ways that people can experience discoloration, which causes them to need dental crowns. These issues have absolutely nothing to do with whether or not they have good oral hygiene.
For instance, there are many beverages that, if consumed excessively over time, can cause people's teeth to become permanently stained. Some people drink coffee every day, and sometimes more than once a day. This isn't to say that there is something particularly wrong with drinking coffee. However, it is known and has been proven that certain types of coffee cause stain and discoloration over time. That's why some people have teeth that are light brown or tan. This isn't necessarily because they don't brush their teeth or take care of themselves. It's due to the stain producing elements that may be in some of the coffee they drink. So, by getting dental crowns, they can cover up that stain without having to worry about people thinking they have bad oral hygiene.
There are also beverages besides coffee that can cause people to have discolored teeth. This includes acidic drinks like soda. The acid in soda is known to eat away at the enamel on people's teeth. Enamel is a protective layering. The bad news is that once that enamel is gone, it can't really be restored. This means the best thing someone can do, besides limit her intake of acidic drinks, is cover up the discoloration with dental crowns.
Now, there are also other habits that can cause stains to show up on people's teeth such as smoking. Of course, if someone currently smokes it probably wouldn't make much sense for her to worry about getting the procedure done. That's because the effect is going to keep getting worse as long as the behavior continues. However, there are some people who may have quit smoking but still have ugly teeth. This procedure can help them to cover up the damage caused by their previous smoking habit.
Dental crowns are a great option for people whose teeth have become discolored over time.
