If you’ve ever been told that you need root canal treatment, a wave of questions probably came over you: will it hurt? How long will it take? What does this mean for my tooth? Can I afford it?  It is the last question that often strikes as much fear in

If your dentist has told you that you need a crown, it is easy to question why a filling can’t be done instead. Fillings are less invasive, more affordable, and require only one visit—naturally, all patients would prefer them to crowns. But there are some instances in which a filling