A filling is usually the right choice when a tooth needs minor repair. It is quicker, less expensive, and preserves more of the natural tooth. But there is a point different for every tooth where continuing to fill becomes a cycle that works against the tooth rather than for it. At that point, a crown…
Dental crowns are often discussed in terms of a general lifespan of ten to fifteen years. That is a reasonable average but it is not the ceiling. A premium crown, fitted with precision and maintained well, can last significantly longer. Twenty years is achievable, and in some cases, crowns have remained functional and structurally sound…
If your dentist has recommended a dental crown and mentioned the option of porcelain or zirconia, you may be wondering what the difference actually is and whether the material choice is genuinely worth thinking carefully about. Both are tooth-coloured, both are widely used in modern dentistry, and both can produce natural-looking results. But they have…