There are various reasons patients get crowns. One of the most common reasons your dentist will suggest you get a dental crown is broken, weak, or damaged teeth. For example, getting a dental crown/cap is your best bet if you are met with an accident, have weirdly broken teeth, or have cavities and want to restore your teeth’ condition. 

Though there is no minimum age to get a dental crown, most dentists suggest getting any cosmetic dental treatments, such as caps, implants, veneers, etc., after the age of 17 or 18. The reason behind this is placing a crown during the growing phase will not set on the gums perfectly and can move the tooth to erupt from its place, which can cause further damage.

Apart from some exceptions, getting a dental cap after 18 is better because it is a long-lasting and tolerable treatment. But you should also keep in mind that there are some exceptions, and you can get a dental cap when you have: 

• Badly fractured molar teeth
• Dental infection in the molar nerve
• Have grinding or erosion issues
• When the teeth are not properly developed
• Accident or unevenly broken tooth/teeth
• Decay or cavities

Now that you know you can get a dental cap in the severe conditions mentioned above, we will discuss some things you must keep in mind if you are getting a dental crown. 

What can you expect from a crown treatment? 

It can be a little overwhelming to track all things related to dental caps. Therefore, below is an explanation of things you should know about crowns: 

• Dental caps protect teeth by encircling them like shells. The dentist will install a cap on a post, a metal rod that lands the crown to the tooth if the tooth is too damaged.
• The method of crowns consists of placing an inlay core attached to the tooth’s root. After this process, an intermediate inlay core is used to set the cap after a preliminary intervention.
• Firstly, your dentist will give you a local anesthetic and then shape the tooth to ensure the cap is placed correctly.
• After the shaping, your dentist will take the impression of your tooth, which will help him to make a perfectly fitted custom dental cap.
• Until your dental cap is ready, your dentist will fit a temporary crown to protect your damaged teeth.
• Once your permanent crown is ready, your dentist will set it on your tooth or teeth.

These are the typical steps that are involved in any dental crown treatment. 

What should you expect after your dental crown treatment is done? 

Once you have consulted your dentist and he suggests you get a cap, it is vital to know what to take care of after the treatment. Though, if you are getting a dental cap after 18, it can be comparatively easier to manage its aftermath than someone below 18.

• You must take care of the crown’s pain or displacement once your treatment is done. If you feel extreme pain or notice cap displacement, immediately consult your dentist.
• Follow your oral care routine daily, and don’t forget to floss your teeth.
• You might feel a little compression where your cap is fixed, but it is temporary and will go with time. 

Lastly, fixing a dental cap is a smooth and easy process, but it also depends on your age and how nicely you can handle its aftermath. Therefore, it doesn’t matter if you are 18 or 80; getting a dental crown is different at different ages.