Dental Crowns in Downtown Toronto

Every tooth is different, and your dentist will examine yours before recommending treatment. Crowns are most often suggested when a tooth needs more support than a filling can provide.

A dental crown may be needed when a tooth is broken, cracked, badly decayed, or at high risk of breaking. Crowns are often recommended when a previous filling has broken, too much tooth structure has been lost, there is extensive damage from decay or breakage, a tooth is sensitive, a tooth needs cosmetic improvement for discolouration, or protection is needed after root canal therapy.

Crowns are designed to be a durable, long-term restoration. How long yours lasts depends on the material used, your oral hygiene, and how much wear the crown is exposed to. Your dentist can give you a more specific estimate during your consultation.

A filling repairs a smaller area of damage inside a tooth, while a crown covers the whole tooth to protect it when a significant portion is missing or the tooth is weakened. Crowns are typically needed when a large amount of tooth has been lost or when a previous filling has broken or fractured.

A crown typically takes two visits. At the first, your dentist prepares the tooth, takes an impression, and places a temporary crown. At the second, the permanent crown is tried in to confirm the fit and then cemented in place.