What are crowns?

Crowns sometimes called caps are like a thimble that fits over the remains of a tooth that may be damaged beyond simply placing a filling or to improve the look of a tooth or after a tooth has had root canal treatment. A crown can be either made of a gold coloured material or a tooth coloured material. Your dentist can advise you as to which type of crown will be best for your tooth, don’t be afraid to ask to see examples.