Can a Dental Crown Keep You from Losing a Tooth?

Crowns are categorized by their composition and can be made from different materials. 

Metal crowns, made of gold, platinum, and other metals, are the strongest and last the longest. However, because of their non-natural appearance, they’re better suited for back teeth, which are less visible.  

Ceramic and porcelain crowns are your best options for a natural appearance, as they look more like real teeth. Porcelain fused to metal combines the strength of metal with the aesthetic appeal of porcelain for both visible and non-visible teeth.

Crowns are used for multiple reasons. They help protect weak and worn teeth and keep them from fracturing with continued use. If a tooth is already broken, Dr. Biggio may recommend a crown to restore its structure so it can continue to be used. We may crown a tooth with extensive decay if a filling alone isn’t enough to protect your tooth from decay or breakage in the future. Root canal teeth are often topped with crowns to strengthen them for future use. Stained, misshapen, and odd-sized teeth can also be crowned to improve your smile’s aesthetics. 

Damaged teeth won’t repair themselves. Left unchecked, a damaged tooth will continue to deteriorate until its condition becomes untreatable and it has to be removed. Opting for a dental crown procedure can save your tooth from further damage and restore its functionality. Once restored, there’s no need for your tooth to be removed as it can continue to be used.