Many crowns last for years, but eventually they may wear out or no longer fit as well as they once did.
Signs that a crown should be evaluated include pain when biting, recurring decay around the crown, a loose crown, a chipped or fractured crown, or food constantly getting trapped around it.
The good news is that many problems can be found during your routine checkups before they become more serious.
If we recommend replacing your crown, we’ll explain exactly why and discuss all of your treatment options.