August 7, 2026 5 Signs You May Need A Dental Crown Or Filling
Crowns on teeth are a reliable solution for major dental problems caused by accidents, diseases, or wear and tear.
5 Signs You May Need A Dental Crown Or Filling
Crowns on teeth are a reliable solution for major dental problems caused by accidents, diseases, or wear and tear. If there is no evident issue, it can be harder to detect whether you need a crown. There may be signs in our oral health to look out for and determine if getting crowns or fillings is the right option for you.
Here are 5 symptoms you might have when you need a crown or filling:
Sensitivity to Hot, Cold, or Sweet Foods
An early sign of tooth decay is increased sensitivity to cold, hot, or sweet foods. If you begin to notice pain or discomfort when consuming food or drinks that are not room temperature, you should schedule an appointment with us at Brown Family Dentistry to get it treated as soon as possible.
An early detection of symptoms can prevent you from having a major injury that will require crowns or fillings, but if the decay has already progressed, it will be time to get working on a crown or filling.
Cracked or fractured teeth
While a small chip or crack in a tooth may not seem like a big deal, especially enough to get a checkup at the dentist, these kinds of injuries can lead to further damage and should be treated.
Dental crowns act as protective shields and restore strength in the tooth. Without a crown or filling, the fractured tooth can break beyond repair, needing an extraction.
Worn out or loose fillings
Similar to cracked or chipped teeth, a worn-out or loose filling may not seem like an urgent matter to treat, but it is essential to have it replaced before the filling exposes tooth decay and requires a crown.
Pain or discomfort when chewing
Pain while chewing can be a more serious indicator of damaged teeth. You should contact your dentist to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. If the discomfort is left untreated, it could escalate and require a root canal or even a tooth extraction.
Detecting the area of pain and applying filling or a crown eradicates pain and further restores a tooth’s structure to prevent future damage.
Root canal treatment
If you’ve recently had a root canal, while that can save an infected tooth, it may leave it weak and brittle. Because the nerve is removed, the tooth becomes prone to breakage. This is where a crown comes into play.
The crown can serve as protection for the tooth, preventing cracks and a fractured tooth.
If you have recently experienced any of the following symptoms, it’s time to schedule an appointment with Brown Family Dentistry and begin restoring your smile with dental crowns or fillings.