What are crowns?
The crown of your tooth is the visible part of your tooth, the part above the gum line. A dental crown (commonly called a crown or cap) is a replacement of the top of the tooth if it has been fractured, endodontically treated, or worn away by decay.
Who does a crown benefit?
Anyone with extensive damage or a generally weak tooth will benefit from the protection given by the covering nature of a crown.
How is it done?
Dr. Ona will remove any decay and prepare the tooth for a crown to be fit over your tooth. An impression of the prepared tooth will be made, and a temporary crown will be placed over the prepared tooth to protect it from the environment. Once the permanent crown is finished a few weeks later, the temporary will be removed. The permanent crown will then be carefully checked to ensure proper fit and then cemented over the prepared tooth.
Whether this fits you depends on an exam. Bring your questions to any visit, and see insurance and payment for cost questions.