When a Tooth Stops Doing Its Job
A tooth does not need to be missing to become a real problem. It may be cracked, heavily filled, worn down or broken after decay. At that stage, chewing gets harder, the bite may feel uneven & the tooth can keep weakening under pressure. This is where the phrase “tooth restoration cap” usually comes in. In dental terms, that cap is a crown: a custom cover that fits over a damaged tooth to rebuild its shape and function. Crowns are commonly used when a tooth has broken, decayed or been otherwise damaged.
