If the crown of your tooth becomes weakened by decay or fractures or if it is stained or uneven, it can be restored and strengthened by an artificial crown. A crown will seal, protect and restore strength to your tooth allowing you to keep as much of a natural tooth as possible.

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 will hold the tooth together and prevent it from breaking again. If the fracture is too deep, Root Canal Therapy may be required before the tooth is crowned.

A tooth that has undergone Root Canal Therapy will need a crown to properly seal and protect the tooth.

The team at the Viana Family Dental Centre in Komoka, Ontario or White Oaks Mall Dental Clinic in London, Ontario will use a crown to save your tooth or as part of a complete dental procedure such as a dental bridge where the added strength is needed.

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