What is a tooth crown and when do you need one?

A tooth crown is a prosthetic device that is cemented onto existing teeth or implants. Crowns have been used to treat a variety of dental issues for hundreds of years. There are many uses for crowns such as: Cover & support- crowns are often used to cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth left Attach a bridge- may be recommended if you're missing one or more teeth Protect- crowns can be used to protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that's already broken Cover- crowns are often used to cover dental [...]