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Most people are aware of the use of dental crowns to repair a back molar that has been compromised by a large filling. Over the years, the filling—especially metal fillings, or amalgams—begins to fail and the tooth can develop hairline fractures. Because too much of the tooth structure has already been removed, the only option to preserve the tooth is a dental crown. Dental crowns are also used in our West Chester OH practice to strengthen a tooth that has been weakened by a root canal.

But dental crowns are also used for cosmetic reasons.

Cosmetic Uses for Dental Crowns

If a tooth is discolored and resistant to teeth whitening, a dental ...

A dental crown is a common restoration that caps a prepared tooth, repairing a damaged tooth’s aesthetics as well as its function. It is a standard dental procedure, and most people will probably need to get at least one crown in their life.

There are several problems we can solve with dental crowns at your West Chest, OH dentist Joel R. Koch, DDS.

What Is a Dental Crown?

A crown is a “cap” that restores a tooth that has been prepared to receive it. It looks just like your natural tooth, and it functions like your natural tooth as well.

What Dental Problems Are Solved with Dental Crowns?

1. To cover a tooth that is ...