Dental crowns are durable tooth-shaped caps that are custom-made to fit snugly over the top of a tooth to improve its strength and appearance. This common restoration is an excellent, long-lasting solution for teeth that are broken, misshapen, weak, or stained. However, with such a wide variety of uses, it can be difficult to predict when one will need to be replaced. Here’s how long someone can expect a new dental crown to last, what influences its lifespan, and what someone can do to help it stay firmly in place for years to come.
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