This might sound like something that only a dentist would say, but we’ll say it anyway: Teeth are amazing! Enamel is the hardest substance in the body and can last an unbelievably long time – so long, in fact, that anthropologists find intact teeth from thousands of years ago that still give them information about the diet and lifestyle of the people living in that age.
Since natural teeth are so strong, it goes without saying that one of the most important goals when restoring a tooth is to save as much of it as possible. If you’ve got a damaged tooth with a large cavity or fracture in it, your cosmetic dentist in State College may recommend either a crown, onlay or inlay. One of the main differences between these options is the amount of natural tooth that’s conserved. Learn more about these treatment options in this blog!
