{"id":3583,"date":"2025-07-02T17:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T17:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=3583"},"modified":"2025-08-28T17:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T17:34:54","slug":"why-it-might-be-time-to-replace-your-metal-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/why-it-might-be-time-to-replace-your-metal-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Why it Might Be Time to Replace Your Metal Dental Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-300x200.png\" alt=\"a close-up of a person with a dental crown\" class=\"wp-image-3584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have an older <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/dental-crowns.html\">dental crown<\/a>, you may have gotten used to it, but you don\u2019t have to live with a smile that doesn\u2019t look or feel the way you want it to! These days, more and more patients are opting for non-metal crowns, as they\u2019re more natural-looking and better for your health. Plus, replacing your metal crown with a modern option can make quite a big difference in both your confidence and comfort. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metal Crowns Are on Their Way Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal crowns were once the standard choice for restoring damaged teeth. While they are durable, they do come with a few downsides. For example, metal crowns stand out when you smile, laugh, or talk, especially if they\u2019re on your front teeth, due to the silver-colored materials they\u2019re made from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal can also expand and contract with temperature changes, which may increase tooth sensitivity. Also, over time, metal-based crowns can sometimes cause a dark line to appear along the gumline due to the bonding materials becoming visible. There\u2019s also simply the possibility that a patient may experience an allergic reaction to a metal crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Advantages of Non-Metal Dental Crowns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many modern dental crowns are made from non-metal materials, including porcelain, ceramic, or zirconia. They can be carefully color-matched to your existing teeth, meaning that they\u2019ll blend in seamlessly. And since they\u2019re fully customizable, they\u2019ll also be the correct size and shape, which means they don\u2019t just look normal\u2014they function just as well, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, these materials are all biocompatible, meaning they\u2019re perfectly safe to be placed inside the mouth and do not leave dark lines around the gumline. They\u2019re also gentle on these surrounding tissues and resistant to temperature sensitivity. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your current crown is still functional, you may wonder if it\u2019s worth replacing it at all. Many patients decide to upgrade for cosmetic reasons alone, but if your crowd is beginning to show signs of wear, causing you sensitivity, or making you self-conscious in any way, it\u2019s the perfect time to switch to a non-metal option!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team here at Beck Dental Care of Columbia has proudly served the dental needs of patients and families in the area for several years. We offer a wide range of services, including restorative solutions like dental crowns\u2014both with metal and non-metal materials, based on our patients&#8217; needs and preferences. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to get in touch with our team to schedule an appointment, please reach out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or call today for more information or assistance. <strong>Telephone: (931) 388-8452.<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have an older dental crown, you may have gotten used to it, but you don\u2019t have to live with a smile that doesn\u2019t look or feel the way you want it to! These days, more and more patients are opting for non-metal crowns, as they\u2019re more natural-looking and better for your health. 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