A crown is custom made to cover the entire tooth down to the gumline and replaces the natural tooth enamel. Our dentist can use a crown to:

Your smile may benefit from a crown if a tooth is damaged or decayed to the point that a dental filling will not provide a successful restoration. Crowns can also be used for a number of other restorative and aesthetic purposes, including to:

• Hold a dental bridge in place
• Support a large filling
• Protect a tooth after a root canal
• Cover a dental implant
• Correct the color or shape of your tooth
• Hold a tooth together that has a great deal of damage

Although a crown covers much of your tooth, it is still vulnerable to decay at the gumline, and gum disease can also cause your crown to fail. With that in mind, you need to continue to brush and floss your teeth, including your crown.

To find out whether a dental crown is right for you, we welcome you to contact us today!