A dental crown, also sometimes referred to as a “cap,” is a type of dental restoration that fits over the remains of a tooth to restore the appearance of the natural tooth or to protect it from ...

In the first of a new series of articles focusing on specific areas of dentistry, freelance dental journalist Jess Standley takes a look at crowns. Crowns can be a tooth's lifeline, but are a far more ...

In dentistry, a crown is a cap or covering fitted over part of a tooth that’s damaged from: breakage tooth decay a root canal a large filling Dentists may also use a crown to improve the appearance of ...

Got crown pain? While a dental crown can effectively cover and protect a damaged tooth, many people are surprised to learn that it won’t safeguard them from tooth pain. In fact, a crowned tooth is ...