Resource Center: Periodontics

As you grow older, the enamel on your teeth begins to wear off creating an old and weathered smile that can be quite unattractive. Luckily there have been plenty of inventions in the last few decades that have given your teeth a second chance at life. One of these inventions is the dental crowns.

Ask nearly any adult-or child, for that matter-and you will see that the vast majority of everyone who has ever been to a dentist has at least one dental crown. Kids are often proud of their shiny metal teeth; however, adults aren't typically quite so happy with the fact that they have a not-so-perfect tooth. In any case, though, a dental crown can work to protect damaged teeth and restore their functionality.