A dental crown is a cover for a damaged tooth. It helps restore the normal shape, function, and size of the tooth. Crowns don’t last forever, but you can extend the life of a crown if you take the ...

A dental crown is a cap that fits over your tooth after it has been severely weakened by an injury, cavity, or dental work like a root canal. A crown can be made from a variety of materials, including ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that replaces a ...

When Is a Temporary Dental Crown Needed? A dental crown is used to protect and restore a tooth if there’s been any form of damage. Dental crowns may be needed for several different reasons. It may ...