Repairing damaged teeth is one of the key services dentists provide, and sometimes an injured or infected tooth needs more than a normal filling to be fixed. Dental crowns serve to restore damaged teeth to their original size, shape, and function after they are compromised by trauma, decay, or dental treatments like root canals, and they are usually placed in two appointments. If you’ve never had one before, you may wonder what getting a dental crown is like. Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect when getting a dental crown and how to keep yourself comfortable afterward.
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