Crowns serve several important functions. They preserve natural teeth by holding them together when they have become weakened by decay and cracks, preventing emergency tooth fractures, and unnecessary root canal therapy. Crowns also give maximal protection from decay avoiding the cycle of endless patching of large fillings.

Crowns also restore or improve the function and appearance of your teeth. They can be used to perfectly align the teeth, correct your bite without Orthodontics, and to change the position or color of the underlying teeth. These changes can support your jaw joints and your other teeth more evenly, so that other teeth don’t move, break or loosen, and to prevent or treat TMJ problems.

Crowns can be used to make your teeth look younger and reduce food collection between teeth by closing the gaps that form from gum recession or orthodontic problems. They can also be used to retain missing teeth as anchors for bridges, or to hold invisible attachments for partial dentures to eliminate the need for unsightly metal clasps.