{"id":518,"date":"2024-04-08T21:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T21:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=518"},"modified":"2024-05-30T21:26:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T21:26:42","slug":"the-difference-between-a-crown-and-filling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/08\/the-difference-between-a-crown-and-filling\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s The Difference Between a Crown and a Filling?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are plenty of restorative dental options out there, so it\u2019s understandable if you\u2019re a little confused about the difference between a crown and filling. Not only do they treat similar issues, but they\u2019re also arguably some of the most common dental treatments out there. There\u2019s a lot of information to sift through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, your dentist can help you determine which restoration<\/a> is best for you. In the meantime, however, keep reading to find out which option you should lean towards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Crowns VS. Fillings: The Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental crown is like a cap that your dentist can fit over your damaged tooth. It provides 360 degree coverage, hardy protection, and structural strength. True to the name, a filling \u201cfills in\u201d chips or dents in your tooth with a composite resin. These days, both restorations can be crafted to match your tooth\u2019s color, and both can be used to mask flaws or give your tooth some additional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crowns VS. Fillings: How Do I Choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choosing between a crown and filling typically comes down to the extent of the issue you\u2019re trying to resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since a crown encompasses your entire tooth, it works well for the bigger stuff. If your tooth is cracked, would require a large filling, has weakened, or is discolored or bent out of shape, you\u2019ll most likely gravitate towards this option. In addition to covering 100% of the flaw, a crown can protect your tooth from further damage and help it stay together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you don\u2019t need to shield your entire tooth, and just want to fix a small issue, you might prefer a dental filling. Fillings don\u2019t offer as much protection as a crown. However, your enamel won\u2019t have to be sculpted to make way for a filling, and you\u2019ll spend less time and money on it than a dental crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crowns VS. Fillings: Your Dentist\u2019s Opinion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thinking through which option might <\/em>be best for you doesn\u2019t mean you know<\/em> which option is best for you. Ultimately, your dentist, who has been studying teeth for years, will be best equipped to assess your unique needs. Once they review your oral status and health history, they\u2019ll be able to give you a trustworthy recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why you should call your dentist before committing to a decision. It\u2019s good to be well-informed, but consulting with a professional is the best way to make your smile dreams a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Wethersfield Dental Group knows the importance of being able to smile confidently. To make sure they provide high quality restorations, our team keeps up with the latest information and technology trends in dentistry. Call our office at 860-400-3007 to schedule a consultation or visit our website<\/a> for more information about our services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are plenty of restorative dental options out there, so it\u2019s understandable if you\u2019re a little confused about the difference between a crown and filling. Not only do they treat similar issues, but they\u2019re also arguably some of the most common dental treatments out there. There\u2019s a lot of information to sift through. Fortunately, your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=518"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/518\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":520,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/518\/revisions\/520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}