Crowns are used to protect weakened teeth and reduce the chance of the teeth splitting. Teeth can become weak for a number of reasons. As soon as a tooth has a filling in it, its strength has been compromised. Small fillings have little impact but once more than half of the tooth is filling, then its structural integrity is in question. Root canal treated teeth are also compromised structurally and are far more prone to catastrophic fracture. Placing crowns on these teeth significantly reduces the risk of fracture and subsequent tooth loss.
If you have fillings or root filled teeth and would like to have these teeth assessed, we invite you to book in at Centre Street Dental for a consultation. We would be happy to let you know all options that are available.