Antioch CA DentistA crown is sometimes termed a "cap" or" "jacket". A crown will restore a broken, heavily filled or cracked tooth to its original size, shape and tooth color.A crown may be recommended after root canal therapy has been completed, as the tooth tends to become brittle and is more apt to fracture. A crown can strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and improve the appearance of your teeth. With the advances in technology we now have the ability to build these crowns with no metal present at all.
 
Root Canal
 
A root canal can be needed where decay has reached the root or nerve of the tooth. An opening is made in the crown of the tooth, and the pulp chamber and the root canals are cleaned and shaped for filling.The root canals are then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material to ensure they are completely sealed. In most cases, a filling is done to close off the opening, though in some cases it is better to close off the tooth with a full crown.