Do Crowns REALLY Protect Your Teeth?

Do crowns really protect your teeth? Yes — but they also create a new weak point. In this video I break down: • why teeth need crowns • how crowns protect weakened teeth • what the margin is • why cavities at the margin are such a common reason crowns fail • and when a more conservative option may make sense Crowns are incredibly useful, but they are not magic. If you understand where they fail, you have a much better chance of making them last. 0:00 Do crowns really protect your teeth? 0:15 How crowns prevent fracture 0:48 Grinding and clenching still matter 1:15 Why some crowns last and some don't 1:26 The margin: the new weak point 2:08 Why crowns fail from decay 2:51 Keeping the margin clean 3:15 Onlays and other conservative options 3:42 Final takeaway #crowns #dentistry #cavities #prosthodontist #dentalhealth