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While it might look strong and sturdy, don\u2019t be fooled by the silvery (or gold) cap in your mouth. There are actually several good reasons to replace your metal crown. Any smile will suffer if you ignore these truths for too long, putting your oral health<\/a> at greater risk. Your Temple dentist will even lay out these truths in close detail for you here and now. To that end, consider the ideas below for why you should switch from a metal crown to a non-metallic one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It Makes Your Tooth Sensitive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you don\u2019t switch it out, a metallic crown is likely to cause tooth sensitivity. The resulting irritation will then disrupt your day-to-day life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is that metal is a great conductor of heat, whether it\u2019s gold, silver, or other alloys. Metallic crowns are thus prone to channeling temperature changes, sending them into your tooth\u2019s nerves. Rather old ones will even make your smile hurt when hot or cold foods touch them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Breaks Down Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unless you replace your metal crown, it\u2019s likely to corrode your dental implants slowly (and surely). Your prosthetic posts will then fail more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The titanium in an implant post doesn\u2019t react well to a crown\u2019s metal(s). When the former interacts with gold, it often generates an electric current that causes corrosion. That means a gold crown could potentially make your implant fail, leading to a less-than-full grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Weakens Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though it may have protective effects, a metal crown isn\u2019t good for your oral health. Not switching it out will eventually prompt your smile to weaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget that human beings aren\u2019t \u201cmeant\u201d to have metal in their mouths. The metallic part(s) of a crown don\u2019t normally interact with one\u2019s body, so they can cause green-colored gums and major allergic reactions. Other effects include the onset (and hiding) of decay, with your tooth receiving poor protection from bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Interferes with MRIs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over time, a metal crown you \u201cleave in\u201d won\u2019t just affect your mouth. It\u2019ll likely interfere with and disrupt any MRIs you need to get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These facts are natural due to metal\u2019s natural magnetism. When you have a crown made of nickel and gold, it\u2019ll respond to an MRI\u2019s magnetic field and distort the device\u2019s pictures. The cap might even become drawn to (or repulsed by) the machine\u2019s magnet and fly off your tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The points above are worth taking seriously, so please replace your metal crown soon. All you\u2019ll have to do is visit your local dental provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Richard Fossum<\/a> is a dentist based in Temple, TX, having earned his DDS from the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. Thirty years in dental work make him a prime expert in preventive, cosmetic, and restorative oral treatments. On the other hand, continued membership in the American and Texas Dental Associations keeps his smile-related skills and knowledge as sharp as ever. Today, Dr. Fossum practices at his self-titled clinic<\/a> and is reachable on his website<\/a> and by phone at (254)-831-4397<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While it might look strong and sturdy, don\u2019t be fooled by the silvery (or gold) cap in your mouth. There are actually several good reasons to replace your metal crown. Any smile will suffer if you ignore these truths for too long, putting your oral health at greater risk. Your Temple dentist will even lay […]<\/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":"\n4 Key Reasons to Replace Your Metal Crown - Fossum Dental Group Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rather than preserve it, you should replace your metal crown after enough time passes. 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