Mapleview Dental Centre

900 Maple Ave. Burlington,

ON L7S 2J8

(905)-681-2700

Maple Dental Office

573 Maple Ave. #5, Burlington,

ON L7S 2E8

(905)-333-4050

Maple Dental Office

Mapleview Dental Centre

What Happens If Your Dentist Find Decay Under a Dental Crown?

Unfortunately, dental crowns Burlington do not protect your teeth from decay, even when only a little of the original tooth remains above the gum line. Tooth decay can form under any type of crown, even porcelain. Your dentist needs to use a different process to rid a tooth of decay when it occurs under a crown to when it is on a chewing surface.

Detecting Decay Beneath a Crown

When the crown is made from porcelain or composites, your dentist can diagnose decay under a crown with an Xray. When the crown is made from metal or porcelain fused to metal, it is almost impossible to use Xrays. In these cases, you need to rely on a skilled dentist, who will be able to detect decay in the margins from the early stages.

The Procedure for Treating Decay Under a Crown

Your dentist will need to remove the crown to access the decay. Whenever possible, you will receive a new crown. However, if only a small amount of the tooth structure remains after your dentist gets rid of the decay, it may be impossible to fit a new crown. Your dentist will need to extract the tooth and you will receive an implant instead. To increase your chances of saving

a tooth, it is essential to see your dentist as soon as possible.

Tips for Avoiding Decay

Although the crown itself cannot suffer from decay, you need to clean it just like you do your natural teeth. This will remove bacteria from your mouth. Focus especially on keeping the margins clean. You also need to make sure that you receive regular appointments to help your dentist detect decay as soon as possible. Catching cavities in other teeth early will stop decay spreading to underneath your crown.

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