What Your Dentist Checks Around Existing Fillings and Crowns
A filling or crown can feel fine and still deserve a look at your checkup. Learn what the dentist assesses, when an X-ray may help, and what to ask about a finding.
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Can a Clear-Aligner Attachment Go on a Dental Crown?
An existing crown does not automatically rule out clear aligners. Learn what to ask if your treatment plan calls for an attachment on a crowned tooth.
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When a Filling May Not Be Enough: Signs a Tooth May Need a Crown
A filling may be enough for a small cavity or chip, but cracks, repeated failure, or too little healthy tooth can make an onlay or crown a better fit. An exam helps decide.
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Porcelain Veneers Consultation: What Can Change the Plan?
A veneer consultation checks decay, gum health, enamel, bite forces, grinding, and your goals before deciding whether veneers, bonding, whitening, or a crown fit.
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When a Filling Isn’t Enough: Why a Tooth May Need a Crown
A filling can repair smaller damage. A crown may be needed when too little healthy tooth remains, a large filling fails, or a tooth weakens after root canal treatment.
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