Crowns

There are two major benefits from tooth crowns, dental health and cosmetic appearance. If you have damage to your back teeth you will require a crown to help prevent further damage, if a chipped or cracked tooth is left without repair, it is likely to sustain further damage and is susceptible to decay in the cavities left by the damage.

Unlike your back teeth, when chewing your front teeth are not usually strained with large amounts of pressure, but are the ones that are used in your smile. Therefore chips, cracks or root canal can look rather unsightly on your front teeth. Usually crowns are used on front teeth to make that smile on your face as complete as it can be. Hence, front crowns should always be colour matched to your other teeth.