Q. When do I need a crown?

Answer:

 

Small cavities can be fixed with fillings because there is still plenty of healthy tooth structure. However that is not the case with large cavity.  When there is a large cavity in the tooth or previously filled large cavity starts breaking they should be fixed by crown. Without a crown to strengthen it, the tooth can break. A crown strengthens a damaged tooth by covering and protecting it.

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