{"id":95,"date":"2018-10-07T22:08:19","date_gmt":"2018-10-07T22:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/?p=95"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:28:14","slug":"dental-crowns-in-bellingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/dental-crowns-in-bellingham\/","title":{"rendered":"Damaged Teeth? Restore Them with Dental Crowns in Bellingham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you suffered from bad decay that has left a tooth severely damaged? Or, do you have a problem with grinding your teeth (bruxism) that has left you with a worn crown? If the latter can\u2019t perform one of its primary tasks \u2013 to protect the rest of the tooth, then it puts your dental health in jeopardy. Read on to learn why dental crowns in Bellingham are so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Crown Restoration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A crown restoration is a tooth-colored, porcelain fixture that is custom-designed to offer both functional and aesthetic benefits. Your crown is the part of the tooth that is visible above the gumline, and it\u2019s covered by a hard, outer surface called the enamel that acts as a protector of the rest of the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the enamel and crown are compromised, food particles and bacteria can freely access the inner area where the nerves, canals and roots are found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Happen if a Damaged Crown isn\u2019t Restored?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your crown is damaged and you fail to address it, here are some of the oral maladies that can arise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n