As one of the more common dental restorations offered, we use dental crowns when cavities caused by dental decay are too severe to be repaired by traditional dental fillings. Often known as a dental “cap,” a dental crown is used to cover healthy parts of the tooth to retain as much of the natural tooth as possible while restoring the damaged tooth’s functionality. The dental crown is custom-made and shaped to fit the tooth and comfortably match your bite. Crowns are typically made from gold, metal, or porcelain, though most patients prefer porcelain crowns because they look like regular teeth.