When a tooth is badly broken or decayed, patients often ask whether it is easier to just pull it. Sometimes it is — but often it is not.
When a crown makes sense
If the root and surrounding bone are healthy, a crown (sometimes after a root canal) restores strength and keeps your natural tooth.
When extraction may be better
A tooth that is split below the gum, has too little structure left, or has severe bone loss may not be predictably saveable.
Think about what comes next
A missing tooth lets neighbours drift and bone shrink. Replacing it with an implant, bridge, or partial denture is usually more involved than a crown. Dr. Desai will walk you through costs and outcomes for each choice.
