Crowns

Providing your teeth with extra strength

Dental crowns, also known as caps, are a common restorative option often used in dentistry that has as its main purpose the full protection of damaged, worn down, or discolored teeth, restoring their natural anatomy and strength. Covering the tooth all around, a crown keeps the tooth together, providing extra strength and giving it a healthier look.

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​Crowns are recommended in a variety of situations; they are needed when a tooth loses its natural strength due to fractures that compromise its integrity, or in cases where an existing large filling has been damaged and needs extra support to maintain the tooth together. Root Canal procedures often involve the placement of a dental crown afterward in order to protect the tooth. Crowns are also employed to protect teeth after a root canal treatment and are also used as anchors for dental bridges. Consequently, if you're ever in need of a Root Canal, know that a dental crown may be in your future!