A gold tooth crown was once a common site, but modern tastes along with advances in cosmetic dentistry have all but eliminated them.. You can still get a gold dental crown but most people choose instead to go with a porcelain crown or a variation there of. Of course it is better to not need a dental restoration like a crown. This can generally be avoided with correct oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist's office. Yet sometimes an accident can occur and the need cannot be avoided. If you end up needing to get a crown it is best to do so as soon as possible.
There are several possible reasons for getting a gold tooth crown. Extensive tooth decay is a common reason. This often results in the need to get root canal therapy and this requires the use of a dental crown to finish the procedure. Crowns can be used for cosmetic reasons as well, restoring a tooth to it's natural shape. A dental crown is basically an exact replica of the area of the tooth above the gum line. Use of a dental crown enables a tooth to be restored to it's full functionality, making eating and speaking easier than if there was only a gap.
A gold tooth crown is not pure gold, it is too soft a metal for this purpose. Gold dental crowns are made of a gold alloy. This same is true for silver dental crowns. Metal crowns have largely been replaced by porcelain crowns because of their natural cosmetic qualities, namely the fact that a porcelain crown looks just like a normal tooth. Crowns can even be made from metal but with porcelain covering the metal so that it looks real. This means it is as strong as a metal crowns while still be aesthetically pleasing.
If you would like to learn more about getting a gold tooth crown, please consider visiting us at the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team is one of the most experienced in Atlanta with over 20 years of experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists in Georgia are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule an appointment with our Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call to make an appointment at 404-874-7428.