What it is: A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that replaces part of your natural tooth above your gumline. To place one, a dentist removes some of the tooth’s outer material and cements the crown on ...

In this case, you might need a crown or onlay to restore the tooth. Dental onlays repair damage on the cusp — the elevated part of the tooth surface.

Expert opinion from Dr. KODALI RAGA SRI SAI MALIKA Dentist · 2.6 · India The best way to prevent sensitive teeth is to practice good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled ...

Getting a crown for a tooth is a very common procedure. Crowns (along with bridges) are the nation's largest expenditures for dental care and represent about 31% of all dental care expenses. So ...

Tufts University researchers took material from human and pig teeth and were able to grow a tooth-like structure. They hope their findings could lead to growing living tooth replacements for people.