Gold crowns vs. porcelain crowns: what are the advantages?

Which one should you choose?

Porelain crowns have a more cosmetic characteristic, allowing them to blend in to a smile.

Gold, however, has one distinct advantage; it wears more like real teeth. Porcelain crowns are more brittle (although still incredibly strong) and have a greater chance to wear down the surrounding original teeth.

Advantages to Porcelain Crowns

• looks more like real teeth
• porcelain can be colored to match the shade of the surrounding teeth

Advantages to Gold Crowns

• wears more like normal teeth, without harming surrounding teeth
• less brittle

What are Crowns?

A crown is a restoration that covers, or "caps," a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size, strengthening and improving the appearance of a tooth.

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