{"id":265,"date":"2023-09-18T21:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T21:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:31:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:31:01","slug":"the-difference-between-dental-crowns-and-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/18\/the-difference-between-dental-crowns-and-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Difference Between Dental Crowns & Fillings?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Restorative dentistry is a term that encompasses a wide range of treatments that rebuild teeth that are impacted by decay, infections, and dental damage. Within that category are dental crowns<\/a> and fillings, and while they both rebuild damaged teeth, they may be recommended by your dentist in different situations. Read on to learn the difference between these two treatments and find out which one you may be able to benefit from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s a Dental Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental crowns are cap-like porcelain structures design to fit over teeth like a hat to protect and strengthen them. They can be made from a variety of durable dental materials, but are most often crafted from custom-shaded porcelain or ceramic. However, if you\u2019re looking for improved durability, you can also have yours made from gold or silver.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process of getting a crown is simple and takes place over the course of multiple appointments. First, your dentist will prepare the tooth by removing a small amount of enamel. This will allow the restoration to lay flush with your surrounding teeth once it\u2019s placed. Then, they\u2019ll capture an impression that the dental laboratory will use to create your permanent crown. Until your permanent crown can be secured to your tooth, a temporary one will protect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Problems Do Dental Crowns Treat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dentists typically recommend dental crowns in the following scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n