{"id":628,"date":"2024-10-16T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodmandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=628"},"modified":"2024-11-13T17:00:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:00:10","slug":"get-a-dental-crown-or-a-filling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmandentalcare.com\/blog\/get-a-dental-crown-or-a-filling\/","title":{"rendered":"Solving Smile Damage: Get a Dental Crown or a Filling?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rest assured, you can always trust restorative dentistry to repair your damaged smile. This field has all sorts of ways to make worn-down teeth as good as new! Having said so, you may struggle to know whether your tooth needs a dental crown or a filling. Both procedures<\/a> restore teeth, so choosing between them can seem pretty hard at first. Let your Manchester dentist help you choose in this primer on how dental crowns and fillings differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Dental Crowns Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental crown suits a tooth with damaged outer areas. When your mouth has that issue, treatment will quickly make repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that dental crowns are small, tooth-shaped caps that blend with your grin. Their role is to cover the tops of decayed or damaged teeth to restore your smile\u2019s structure and looks. In other words, each one protects its tooth from harm and hides certain dental flaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traits above make dental crowns effective at fixing exterior damage. Since they cover chipped, cracked, or fractured areas, they keep bacteria away from your smile\u2019s weak spots. The caps also hide such spots with lifelike ceramic or porcelain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Dental Fillings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may need a dental filling if your tooth\u2019s damage reaches the pulp layer. After all, the best thing to do for a cavity is to have it filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, dental fillings are \u201cmixes\u201d of materials that repair teeth. Their design ensures they can \u201cfill\u201d the empty space in a tooth and strengthen its interior. The materials can also repair cracks, chips, and areas worn by misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given such features, a filling is ideal for treating a tooth\u2019s innards. It\u2019ll \u201cfill in\u201d your cavities and root canals to preserve tooth structure, keeping bacteria out and preventing further harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to Consult a Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should consult your dentist about treatment even when you grasp dental crowns and fillings. Their skill and experience will ensure you get the right procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you may be attentive to your oral health, your dentist will know it better. They\u2019ve seen your smile firsthand and have access to your long-term dental records. To that extent, they\u2019re well-prepared and equipped to make an informed suggestion on your care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a dental crown or a filling, please consult a dental provider for advice. They\u2019ll make sure you get the best results possible for your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Goodman Dental Care<\/a> is based in Annapolis, MD. Led by Drs. Gary<\/a> and Jeremy Goodman<\/a>, our practice aims to give patients one-on-one attention for their care. That means we tailor our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments to your smile and its unique oral needs! Whether you see us for dental checkups, crowns, or fillings, our team is here for you. For more details or to book a visit, please reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (410)-263-1919<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rest assured, you can always trust restorative dentistry to repair your damaged smile. This field has all sorts of ways to make worn-down teeth as good as new! Having said so, you may struggle to know whether your tooth needs a dental crown or a filling. Both procedures restore teeth, so choosing between them can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nGet a Dental Crown or a Filling? | Goodman Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To repair your damaged tooth, should you get a dental crown or a filling? 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