Dentists often recommend dental crowns to save badly damaged or decayed teeth from extraction. A crown fits over the tooth like a cap, so it covers the entire tooth down to the gum line. A tooth that is cracked, broken or that has a large old filling that falls out may need a crown to be saved and restored. At Quiet Valley Dental, we offer all-porcelain crowns that look and function like real teeth. If you’ve been told that you need a dental crown, it’s important to understand the procedure and what to expect beforehand.