The signs of aging are many and difficult to miss: a few gray hairs, a sore knee (or two), a digestive system that is, um, more delicate than years past, reading glasses in every room of the house, and the list goes on and on. One sign, however, that is often hard to notice are crown crazes. These are hairline cracks in tooth enamel. Although they may not need immediate attention, be glad you have Reynoldsburg dentist Dr. Walt Mick to monitor your crown crazes for when a dental crown may be required.
More about Craze Lines
Because they are in only the enamel portion of a tooth, craze lines do not typically cause any pain. Moreover, because they do not extend into the dentin layer of tooth that lies below the enamel, they usually do not require treatment.
How Do Craze Lines Develop?
Craze lines develop in tooth enamel after years of wear and tear. Add some bad chewing habits, such as fingernail biting, pen chewing and biting hard foods, and craze line are hard to avoid at some point in life. They are also more likely to form in teeth with older and larger fillings. When craze lines form in front teeth, they can be more noticeable because of staining that makes them appear as thin brown lines.
When Do Craze Lines become a Problem?
Reynoldsburg dentist Dr. Mick and his staff will keep a close eye on any of your teeth’s craze lines. If a craze line deepens, then tooth sensitivity may develop. Eventually, a dental crown may be necessary.
Dental Crowns in Reynoldsburg
To protect your tooth and prevent the craze line from causing further damage, Dr. Mick can place a dental crown. This covering fits snuggly over the tooth and is usually made of fine dental porcelain.
We’ll take a precise impression of your tooth so the finished crown is an exact match in size and shape. A crown must fit perfectly between adjacent teeth as well as against opposing teeth in order to feel comfortable when your mouth is at rest and, of course, when you bite down.
Dr. Mick will carefully remove a small amount of tooth structure to make room for your new dental crown in Reynoldsburg. While our dental lab crafts the crown, we’ll place a temporary over your prepared tooth. In only a couple of weeks, your new dental crown will be ready to be permanently cemented into place.
Call Our Office Today
If you’ve noticed a crown craze in one of your teeth that you would like Dr. Mick to check, then contact Mick Family Dental Care to schedule an appointment.