There are a lot of common questions that people ask when they go to the dentist; some of the most common involve dental crowns. People want to know both what they are and why they’re used in dental care.

The simplest way to answer the question is this: a dental crown is like a cap in the shape of a tooth that is cemented onto a tooth when the dentist thinks that it’s the best option.

So when are crowns a good idea? What are they used to repair? Here a few possible ways:

• If you have a tooth that’s decayed and seems weak because of it, your dentist might put a crown over the tooth for the sake of strengthening it and improving the appearance of the tooth.
• A crown may be used if your tooth has broken off or is worn down from grinding over time.
• If you have had a cavity and more of the tooth is decayed than is healthy, crowns can be used to repair the damage and restore appearance.
• A crown is used if a dental implant is necessary to restore the appearance of a tooth.

In other words, a crown is something that looks like a tooth and is used when there’s an issue that needs to be taken care of and a patient wants to be sure that the appearance is as close to a normal, healthy tooth as possible.

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