What are dental crowns?
A dental crown is a specific type of treatment that falls under the category of restorative dentistry. Simply put, it is a small cap that’s fabricated to fit over the top of a damaged tooth. They can be placed anywhere in your mouth.
What type of issues can a dental crown address?
“Damaged teeth” is a pretty broad term; regarding a dental crown, this treatment can help remedy the following issues:
A fractured tooth – usually this means it is chipped or cracked
Protecting a tooth that’s been weakened from decay
To cover a severely stained tooth
To cover a misshapen tooth
It’s applied over the top of a tooth that’s just undergone root canal therapy. The crown strengthens the tooth and stops further damage from occurring to it
Keeping a dental bridge in position
If a traditional filling can’t fully remedy a cavity
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