Can you get a cavity around a crown?
Yes even though the tooth is "covered" by a crown, it can still get a cavity. The reason is that the interface between the crown and the tooth, which dentists refer to as "margins" has potential to get decay, or collect food. While crowns do minimize the tooth fracturing and help decrease the chances of getting another cavity, decay can still form around the edges of the crown right around the gum line. Hygiene becomes exceptionally important for brushing and flossing to prevent decay from developing.
About Me
- www.nashvillefirstimpressions.net
- Antioch, TN
- Dr.G (as he is known by his patients) is a 2004 graduate of the University of Kentucky School of Dentistry. Dr. Mike also completed his undergraduate work at UK receiving a B.S. in Biology. He received additional specialty training in the United States Air Force from 2004-2005 and was a general dentist in Columbus, AFB from 2005-2007 where he treated many students hoping to become future pilots in the Air Force. He provided a vast amount of services to include routine fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, partial dentures, oral surgery, IV sedation, root canals and many other procedures. Dr. Glasmeier received a distinct honor being named one of the top providers in the entire Department of Defense in 2006. He received an honorable discharge and separated to relocate closer to family and to serve the neighboring communities of Nashville. Dr.Glasmeier is the leading sedation dentist in Antioch, TN and nearby areas. He resides in Antioch with his wife, Rebekah, and their 18 month old girl Ava and 6 week old boy, Ty.
