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Crown Dentistry: Is Gold Crown Right for you?

A beautiful smile is timeless. History tells us that even in the old age, teeth and smile are of great importance. In fact, even ancient civilizations had their own way of caring and improving their teeth. Common since then were the use of gold in crowns or teeth decorations. Gold has long been used as a status symbol, usually reserved for the upper class.

Today, gold is increasingly common in dentistry, especially in dental crown. But what is in gold that is not found in any other material? Just what does gold offers?

Gold is . . .

• Safe and comfortable to use. Gold is remarkably good to look at and compatible inside the mouth. The likelihood of allergic reaction to gold is slim, unlike other materials.

• Long-lasting. With its purity, gold doesn’t stain easily. Likewise, gold requires fewer repairs with replacement or repair need averaging on 20 years. Depending on your oral hygiene, it can last longer.

• Sturdy. With the toughness and pliability of gold, it can expand and contract at the same rate as your natural tooth. This keeps the gold crown from breaking easily.

• Thin. Gold crowns are thin, so there is no need to remove large quantity of your tooth’s structure to fit the crown.

Structure

On average, a gold dental crown contains only about 75% gold. The other 25% consists of other materials such as silver, copper, and platinum.

Advantages of Gold Crown

When fit perfectly, a gold crown can last for a long time; it doesn’t just crack and break easily. This keeps bacteria from getting inside the teeth preventing premature tooth decay. Similarly, gold is smooth and pure. This keeps food and bacteria from sticking to it, thus, preventing inflammation in the gums. With less inflammation, good oral health is easily achieved.

Drawbacks of Gold Crown

As impressive as a gold crown may seem, there are still disadvantages to its use. For one, gold crowns don’t usually look good for visible tooth. This is basically for esthetic reasons. It would only attract attention as it doesn’t look natural next to your teeth. As such, gold crowns are only good for teeth at the back of the mouth.

Choosing Gold Crown

Before you decide on getting a gold crown, it’s best to consult with your dentist first. After all, he has the capacity to determine whether a gold crown is appropriate and cost-effective for you. So, chew in good oral health and keep your beautiful smile for a lifetime with the right dental crown.

About the Author

Jackie Myers is a food lover, health article writer and I really want to become a dentist in Newport Beach someday. This has been my dreams ever since when I was young

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