
Can a Dentist Drill Through a Crown to Fix a Cavity?
Sometimes, the dentist can drill through a dental crown to treat your cavity. However, this doesn’t always work. Whether it can be done is situational and based on the crown type and your unique case.
Common signs of decay beneath the crown include:
- Gumline swelling
- Tooth pain
- Crown loosening
If your Casuarina dentist drills through your restoration to treat decay under the crown, we ...