The two most common reasons for crowns are:1. The existing filling in the tooth is so large that placing an even larger filling in the tooth would put the tooth at serious risk of breaking and damaging the nerve.2. The tooth has previously abscessed and a root canal has already been performed.Crowns are typically completed in two visits, and a temporary crown is placed on your tooth while your permanent crown is being fabricated by a dental laboratory. There are several different types of crowns and Dr. Chabot will help you determine the best option for you.
The two most common reasons for crowns are:1. The existing filling in the tooth is so large that placing an even larger filling in the tooth would put the tooth at serious risk of breaking and damaging the nerve.2. The tooth has previously abscessed and a root canal has already been performed.Crowns are typically completed in two visits, and a temporary crown is placed on your tooth while your permanent crown is being fabricated by a dental laboratory. There are several different types of crowns and Dr. Chabot will help you determine the best option for you.