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Why Did My Dentist Recommend a Crown Instead of Pulling the Tooth?

Whenever possible, our goal is to help you keep your natural teeth.

If a tooth can be restored with a crown and continue functioning well for years, that’s usually a better option than removing it. Keeping your natural tooth helps maintain your bite, supports the surrounding teeth, and often avoids the need to replace the missing tooth later.

Of course, not every tooth can be saved. If we believe an extraction is the better long-term option, we’ll explain why and review all of your choices with you.

We believe patients make the best decisions when they understand why a treatment is being recommended.