{"id":210,"date":"2025-01-09T22:21:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T22:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2025-03-07T22:26:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T22:26:25","slug":"filling-vs-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/filling-vs-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Filling vs. Dental Crown: Which One Do I Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tooth enamel is the strongest substance in the entire body. However, it isn\u2019t completely indestructible. It can be damaged by a variety of causes, including decay and injury. The good news is that there are various restorative options out there to restore the appearance and function of your teeth. Fillings<\/a> and dental crowns<\/a> are both popular solutions, but which one is best for you? Here\u2019s what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Dental Fillings Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental fillings are used to treat minor damage to the teeth, like cavities and small fractures. The first step when getting a filling involves your dentist administering a local anesthetic to numb the area. Next, your dentist will prepare your tooth by removing damaged portions of the tooth and applying an acidic gel to sanitize the area. This way, lingering bacteria and other debris can be eliminated. The tooth is then filled with high-quality dental materials. This includes porcelain, amalgam, composite resin, and gold. Today, we typically use tooth-colored composite resin for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Dental Crowns Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental crown helps to restore a damaged tooth, but it is a lot different from a filling. Crowns are covers or \u201ccaps\u201d that are placed over your damaged teeth. They are used to restore damage and can replace missing teeth to their original size, shape, and function. A dentist may opt to use dental crowns to do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n