Over time our teeth begin to weaken and become more susceptible to problems such as decay, cracks, and discoloration. Fortunately, our doctors at Healthy Smiles Family Dental offer restorative treatment options, such as dental crowns. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth – to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. Dental crowns have many uses, such as being able to “cap” a damaged tooth or cover an implant. They can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking, or restore one that’s already broken. Dental crowns are a secure way to restore your smile. They help save a tooth (or teeth) that have been so damaged by decay that it can’t support a filling, as well as protect the teeth that are at a high risk of decay, especially when one doesn’t practice proper oral care. The type of material that our doctor will use for a dental crown will be discussed during the initial consultation. On avera...