10 Treatments for Tooth Decay

4. A crown

The crown is used in more severe cases of dental decay. It effectively protects the tooth against further deterioration. As is the case with fillings dentists can provide crowns in a variety of materials. As a rule, patients prefer the porcelain crowns since they do a better job of blending in with the other teeth. If cosmetic concerns are not a major issue, they might prefer to get a crown made from some other material that could be a little less costly or have some other advantage.