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Protecting Your Teeth with Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a “cap” that is tooth-shaped, which is inserted over a tooth. It covers the tooth to restore the shape of the tooth, the size of the tooth, the appearance of the tooth or the strength of the tooth. Crowns are used to protect a tooth from further harm, assist a tooth with a large filling, cover misshapen teeth, or reinforce a weak tooth. Cosmetic Dentistry Crowns are cemented into place and fully cover the visible portion of the tooth.

There are three types of dental crowns, metal, porcelain fused to metal, and all ceramic or all porcelain. Metal crowns are ideal for molars and back teeth as they are metallic in color. They do have the benefit of being the most sturdy and least likely to chip or break. Dental crowns that are made of Porcelain fused to metal are not as durable as metal crowns but are still suitable for back teeth as well as front teeth. They have an added benefit of being able to be color matched to your teeth. All ceramic or all porcelain crowns provide the best match in tooth color but are the least durable. These crowns are best suited for front teeth.

A consultation with your cosmetic dentist will help you determine what type of crown fits your individual needs. Need help finding a cosmetic dentist in your area? Let My Dentist USA help you find a Board Certified Cosmetic Dentist near you!

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