A dental crown is something that is more than just a procedure for improving the appearance of a tooth; it’s also a tool that dentists use in order to repair damage to a tooth.

A dental crown can be used to repair damage from:

• a patient’s tendency to grind his or her teeth
• general tooth decay - a cavity that went unrepaired for too long
• cracked filling that have chipped off a part of the tooth
• an accident or sports injury that cracks the tooth

When your dentist decides that a crown is the best way to repair your tooth, chances are good that it’s the best option for maintaining the appearance of your smile as well as repairing the damage.

When a crown is chosen by your dentist you’re likely going to need more than one appointment in order to complete the procedure. First, the decay will be removed and an impression of the tooth will be taken. While the final crown is prepared to match your tooth, the dentist will make sure that you have a temporary restoration so that you won’t have to feel self-conscious.

Once the crown is repaired, you’ll come in for another appointment, the crown will be fitted and affixed to your tooth. The end result is a natural looking tooth - that no one will know that you’ve had work done.

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