{"id":39,"date":"2026-05-13T07:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T07:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2026-05-28T07:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T07:44:51","slug":"why-should-you-replace-your-metal-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/why-should-you-replace-your-metal-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should You Replace Your Metal Dental Crown?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As reliable as it may look, a metal dental crown comes with some sizable downsides. You\u2019d actually do well to replace it with a ceramic and tooth-colored one<\/a> instead. But you\u2019re likely wondering: What are these downsides that you should switch out your metallic cap? Your Melbourne dentist is here to tell you, so there\u2019s no need to wonder or puzzle. Just keep reading to learn four reasons to replace your metal dental crown soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Metal Crowns Harm Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, a metal crown isn\u2019t all that great for your smile. This restoration harms your oral health over time, despite its protective effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that metal isn\u2019t a natural part of the human body. Due to its foreign nature, a metallic crown can cause green-colored gums, major allergic reactions, and similar effects. Such a cap can also trigger the onset (and hiding) of decay, meaning your tooth would get poor protection from bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal Crowns Corrode Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another point to consider is that metal crowns corrode dental implants. If you keep these restorations around, your new teeth will fail more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An implant post\u2019s titanium doesn\u2019t react well to a metal crown. As the former interacts with gold (and similar materials), it generates an electric current that causes corrosion. A metal crown could thus make your implant stop working properly, leading to an unwanted smile gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal Crowns Cause Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a metal crown, it\u2019ll cause bouts of tooth sensitivity. This irritation will then disrupt your day-to-day tasks and habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issue is a matter of conductivity. Metal is a great conductor of heat, whether the type in question is gold, silver, or other alloys. That means a metal crown can channel temperature changes, sending them into your tooth\u2019s inner nerves. This effect is especially bad if the cap is rather old, to the point that your smile may hurt when hot or cold foods touch your tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal Crowns Disrupt MRIs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A metal crown won\u2019t just make things harder for your grin. Left unchecked, it\u2019s likely to disrupt any MRIs you need to get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know how metal has natural magnetism? The same applies to a crown made of nickel or gold, so this cap will respond to an MRI\u2019s magnetic field. This response will distort the medical device\u2019s pictures, ruining its ability to detect health issues. The crown could even become drawn to the MRI\u2019s magnet and fly off your tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the points above, replace your metal crown as soon as possible. A dentist will gladly put a ceramic cap in its place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Eley Family Dentistry<\/a> is based in Melbourne, FL. Led by Drs. Joel<\/a> and Daniel Eley<\/a>, our practice truly makes effective, tailored, and terrific dental work its top priority. That\u2019s the reason we offer a comprehensive range of services, from checkups and cleanings to tooth-colored dental crowns. Whatever problem your grin has, you can trust our dental team to handle it! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (321)-622-8711<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As reliable as it may look, a metal dental crown comes with some sizable downsides. You\u2019d actually do well to replace it with a ceramic and tooth-colored one instead. But you\u2019re likely wondering: What are these downsides that you should switch out your metallic cap? Your Melbourne dentist is here to tell you, so there\u2019s no need to wonder or puzzle. Just keep reading to learn four reasons to replace your metal dental crown soon. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Should You Replace Your Metal Dental Crown? - Eley Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whether you knew or not, there are several good reasons to replace your metal dental crown. 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