Dental crowns are a versatile treatment that can serve multiple purposes. For instance, your dentist might place one to protect an injured or decayed tooth, restore functionality after a root canal, or to anchor a dental bridge or cap a dental implant to close the spaces in your smile.
These tooth-shaped caps can last 10 to 15 or more years with the right care, but that doesn’t make them invincible in the meantime. Continue reading to learn about 4 steps to take if you’ve broken or lost your dental crown!
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