Are Dental Crowns Worth It?
For many patients, dental crowns are absolutely worth the investment. A crown can save a damaged tooth that would otherwise require extraction, prevent future complications, and restore full function and appearance.
When a Crown Is the Best Option
Dental crowns are recommended when a tooth is too damaged to be restored with a filling alone — including teeth with large cavities, cracked teeth, teeth after root canal treatment, severely worn teeth, and broken teeth. Without a crown, these weakened teeth are at high risk of fracturing.
- Severely decayed tooth not fillable with composite
- Cracked tooth syndrome
- Post root canal protection
- Severely worn or broken tooth
- Anchor for a dental bridge
Crown vs. Extraction — Long-Term Cost
While a crown involves upfront cost, the alternative — extraction followed by an implant or bridge — typically costs significantly more. Preserving a natural tooth with a crown is almost always the more cost-effective long-term choice.
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