A dental crown, or cap, is a restoration that can be used to restore a tooth that is significantly damaged or decayed. The crown is custom made to fit over the entire tooth, starting at the gumline, to restore the tooth to its original shape and size. Dental crowns can be made of gold, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain crowns are popular because they match the natural color and appearance of your teeth.

Crowns can also be used for other restorative and aesthetic purposes including:

• Anchoring and attaching a dental bridge
• Covering and completing a dental implant
• Enhancing the beauty of your smile
• Improving a misshapen tooth
• Strengthening a tooth that is fractured or weak
• Supporting a large filling when little natural tooth structure remains

To find out whether a dental crown is right for you, call us today at 732-928-7770 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Todd Garland to learn more about dental crowns.