Dental crowns are used to protect a compromised tooth and restore it to its original size, shape, and function after it sustains damage from injury, infection, or a dental procedure like a root canal. While dentists have treated teeth with crowns made from metals like gold and silver for centuries, recent decades have seen the rise of tooth-colored dental restorations that can believably blend in with the natural smile. Here’s a brief guide to how your dentist can make your dental crown match the color of the rest of your teeth.
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