You visit the dentist because of tooth sensitivity, discomfort, or a cavity, and after the examination, you hear that the tooth needs to be repaired. The next question is often: Do I need a crown or a filling? Both treatments can repair a damaged tooth, but they are designed for different situations. A filling usually repairs
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Acid wear on teeth can happen slowly, often before you notice anything is wrong. Many patients first see small changes, such as tooth sensitivity, thinner enamel, or teeth that look more yellow than before. These signs may seem minor at first, but they can point to enamel erosion. Enamel is the hard outer layer of your
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A filling or crown is meant to protect your tooth. When one comes loose or falls out, that protection is gone. Some people feel pain right away. Others feel almost nothing and assume it can wait. That is where problems begin. A lost filling or crown may seem minor at first, but it can quickly turn into a bigger
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