Dr. Clayton M. Hansen may suggest a crown if your tooth is weak, or needs to be held together, or because the tooth is broken or severely worn down. The doctor may also recommend a crown to help hold a bridge in place, or to protect a tooth that has had a root canal. Crowns might also be used to... read more »

Here at American Fork Family Dentist, our team commonly uses fillings to repair small to medium-sized areas of tooth decay. The material used will be largely determined by the tooth’s primary function in your mouth, the location of the cavity, and the filling’s visibility in your smile. Composite fillings are made from a resin material that can be shaded to... read more »