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A crown is a cover or âcapâ your dentist can put on a tooth. The crown restores the tooth to its normal shape, size and function. The purpose of a crown is to make the tooth stronger or improve the way it looks. You may need a crown if you:
Crowns restore a toothâs shape, size, and function. Since one main function of primary teeth is to hold the spacing for the permanent teeth and help guide the permanent teeth into position, crowns are a very important part of oral health and development. Crown restorations aid in the normal development of a childâs jawbone and muscles. Crown restorations allow for proper speech development. Crown restorations are imperative for the chewing of food. Crown restorations cover the entire tooth, and therefore prevent the tooth from further decay.