A crown is a covering that sits over the top of the tooth creating a tooth surface to protect, cover, seal and strengthen your tooth.

Crowns are used in many different scenarios as they are effective and often allow us to save a tooth rather than turning to implants.

Situations where a crown may be the solution include;

• Larger fillings that have broken down or have formed decay around them may need a crown to save the tooth.
  
  
• A cracked tooth may need a crown to hold it together. Be careful not to wait too long as an untreated cracked tooth can become sensitive or eventually break.
  
  
• Teeth that are very sensitive, either from a lot of "wear", or from receded gums, sometimes require crowns to seal and protect the teeth from hot and cold sensitivity.
  
  
• A tooth that has broken may be too weak to hold a filling. A crown can help hold the tooth together and prevent it from breaking again.
  
  
• In some cases Root Canal Therapy may be required before the tooth is crowned. A tooth that has undergone Root Canal Therapy may need a crown to properly seal and protect the tooth.

A crown may be the solution to saving that tooth; Dr. Train will evaluate your needs depending on your oral health and the condition of your teeth