If you’ve experienced any form of tooth decay, then you’re likely looking at a few different options in order to restore the tooth (or teeth) to their former function and appearance. However, it’s during these times that it’s hard to make a decision on what the best course of action really is.
You may be faced with the choice between a crown or filling. To help you choose between these two options, let’s look at the pros and cons of both.
Crowns
Crowns are a great option for people with advanced tooth decay. If your tooth is decayed to the point where the pulp is infected and it may die, or the decay is so advanced the biting surface of the tooth isn’t effective any longer, then you’ll likely need a crown.
Crowns do require that the tooth receiving one be ground down to form what’s called an abutment. That abutment is used to cement the crown in place.
Fillings
Fillings are great if you have mild to moderate tooth decay that hasn’t yet infected the pulp or damaged your tooth beyond what your dentist feels like they can repair with a filling. Fillings are a bit quicker and more affordable than crowns, so that’s an upside as well.
At the end of the day you’ll have to discuss your options in depth with Dr. Rusty M. Albrecht to determine the best course of action for your oral health. If you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment, call our team at Albrecht Family Dentistry in Mentor, Ohio, today at 440-358-0495.