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Whether it\u2019s nearing the end of its lifespan, or you\u2019re simply tired of feeling embarrassed or ashamed by its obvious presence when you open your mouth, there\u2019s no time like the present to replace your metal dental crown<\/a> with a durable, realistic, tooth-colored restoration! In addition to looking better in your smile, here are a few impressive benefits to upgrading your grin with these strong, natural-looking prosthetics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re More Discreet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although metal dental crowns can do an excellent job restoring and protecting damaged teeth, they do have one big drawback: they\u2019re very obvious in your arch. Whether you\u2019re opening your mouth to eat, speak, smile, or laugh, those dark colored spots immediately attract attention, and not<\/em> in a good way. Worse yet, because their texture doesn\u2019t match your untreated teeth, it can be hard to forget it\u2019s there even when your mouth is closed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a tooth-colored dental crown, not only will nobody know your tooth was ever damaged and restored, but because their texture is just like real teeth, you\u2019ll likely forget which one was, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re Proven Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, some materials once thought to be harmless have been found to carry some potential health risks. However, tooth-colored dental crowns do not use any of the metals associated with these dangers, nor will they cause an allergic reaction for those with metal sensitivities. Thus, upgrading to a tooth-colored crown could help safeguard both your oral and<\/em> your overall health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Won\u2019t Cause Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because metal expands and contracts with temperature changes, amalgam crowns can cause painful tooth sensitivity, especially when you eat or drink anything hot or cold. Worse yet, over time this can weaken it, leaving it vulnerable to more damage. With a metal-free crown, however, your restoration won\u2019t be affected by the temperature of your food or beverage, thereby offering greater protection for the tooth and safeguarding you from unnecessary sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, while your old crown served an important purpose in your smile, there\u2019s no reason to keep it around longer than necessary. If you\u2019re tired of dealing with unsightly dark spots and all the drawbacks of having metal in your mouth, talk to your dentist today about upgrading to a metal-free dental crown and get a healthier, more streamlined smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Bear Creek Family Dentistry<\/a>, we are pleased to offer metal-free dental crowns to protect your teeth safely and discreetly. Stop feeling embarrassed or insecure about your old restorations and upgrade your grin to a durable, lifelike metal-free crown today. To schedule your consultation, visit our website<\/a> or call 888-676-2327 to find the location nearest you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether it\u2019s nearing the end of its lifespan, or you\u2019re simply tired of feeling embarrassed or ashamed by its obvious presence when you open your mouth, there\u2019s no time like the present to replace your metal dental crown with a durable, realistic, tooth-colored restoration! In addition to looking better in your smile, here are a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy You Should Upgrade to a Metal-Free Crown | Bear Creek Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Stop being embarrassed by your old metal crowns. 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