{"id":1345,"date":"2023-01-05T07:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T07:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lrfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=1345"},"modified":"2023-02-20T07:17:55","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T07:17:55","slug":"the-difference-between-dental-crowns-and-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lrfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/the-difference-between-dental-crowns-and-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dental Crown or a Filling: Which is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you suffer a cavity or other tooth damage, you should fix it soon. You\u2019ll put your pearly white at risk otherwise. In particular, getting a crown or a filling<\/a> would be a good idea. Both have the power to help weakened teeth! Still, you may not know which option is best. After all, just what is the difference between dental crowns and fillings? It\u2019s a good thing, then, that your Little Rock dentist can help you make a good choice. Here is a summary, therefore, of these two procedures\u2019 varying features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Crowns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, a dental crown is a sort of \u201ccap\u201d placed over a tooth\u2019s visible portion. In particular, it\u2019s cemented into place on your tooth after the latter is reshaped. Once secured, the cap\u2019s role is to restore your pearly white\u2019s shape, size, strength, and appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often enough, crowns can be made of various materials. In years past, they relied on metals like gold, nickel, and titanium. More recently, though, crowns use porcelain or resin to ensure they match the color of surrounding teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Fillings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental fillings are combinations of various materials used to repair teeth. Per their name, they mainly \u201cfill in\u201d a dental area removed due to decay. They thus keep bacteria from causing further damage while preserving most of a tooth\u2019s structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with crowns, labs make fillings from a variety of substances. Some are made of gold, porcelain, or silver amalgam, while others rely on tooth-colored composite resin. Which of these a dentist uses will depend on your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Should You Get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, the kind of tooth damage you have will influence whether a crown or filling is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, you may want a crown if your tooth is cracked. Since such cracks don\u2019t heal on their own, the prosthetic would hold the tooth together so it doesn\u2019t break down further. If you also have discoloration, a crown could also cover the latter due to color-matching your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fillings, meanwhile, work better when there are no cracks. Their materials rely on the tooth\u2019s strength to function, as the treatment\u2019s job is to replace tooth structures damaged by decay. Plus, you\u2019ll benefit more from a filling if the decayed area is small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, the difference between dental crowns and fillings is a meaningful one. Therefore, talk to your dentist before deciding on your final treatment. They\u2019ll be able to recommend the procedure that best meets your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Little<\/em><\/a> Rock Family Dental Care<\/em> is based in Little Rock, AR. Led by Dr. Randy Machen<\/a> and his fellow dentists<\/a>, our practice can meet all of your family\u2019s dental needs. To that end, we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative care for patients of all ages. Our team also provides emergency dental treatments and sedation services. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (501)-954-9900<\/strong>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you suffer a cavity or other tooth damage, you should fix it soon. You\u2019ll put your pearly white at risk otherwise. In particular, getting a crown or a filling would be a good idea. Both have the power to help weakened teeth! Still, you may not know which option is best. After all, just […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHow Dental Crowns and Fillings Differ | Little Rock Family Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As you decide on treatment, you may need to know the difference between dental crowns and fillings. 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