{"id":218,"date":"2024-09-04T15:13:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T15:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manchesterbedforddentist.com\/blog\/?p=218"},"modified":"2024-09-13T15:14:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T15:14:56","slug":"crowns-vs-fillings-which-one-is-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manchesterbedforddentist.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/04\/crowns-vs-fillings-which-one-is-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Crowns Vs. Fillings \u2013 Which One is Right for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental crowns and fillings are often talked about together. You might have even seen them on the same page on your dentist\u2019s website. However, they do have their differences, and each fulfills a unique role within restoration dentistry<\/a>. So how do you know which one is right for you? Keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Scoop on Dental Crowns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As far as restorations go, dental crowns<\/a> offer the most coverage. They\u2019re essentially a cap that your dentist will place over top of your damaged tooth, and they\u2019re designed to cover it entirely. This makes them ideal for cases of major dental damage or decay. Nowadays dental crowns can be made from tooth-colored materials, so you\u2019ll be able to smile without worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filling in The Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental fillings<\/a> are less comprehensive in comparison, but this is far from a disadvantage. Let\u2019s say, for example, that your tooth\u2019s damage is less severe. Maybe you simply need to protect a minor hole from bacteria and infection. Instead of getting dental impressions and waiting for a fitting crown to be designed, you can \u201cfill\u201d in the hole with tooth-colored resin. That\u2019s a dental filling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Dental Restoration do I Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether a crown or filling will better suit you and your tooth is ultimately up to your dentist. After all, they\u2019re trained to evaluate a tooth\u2019s damage and will be able to choose the appropriate restoration. However, these factors can give you an idea of which one is more likely to be the best solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n