How long do dental build ups last?

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I recently went to the doctor and they suggested a crown at some point but said it was not necessary now. I am electing not to get it right now, due to insurance. However she said she would do a build up of the tooth then, more or less fixing it up some. Do these build ups last sometimes for a decent amount of time?

David Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD · Answer

It really depends upon how big the build-up is and how much natural tooth is
left.  Often times, we will “build up” the tooth to remove any decay or
cavity present and also since we “bond” the build-up in place, the build-up can
actually strengthen the tooth to keep what is left of the natural tooth from
breaking.  My recommendation would be to have the build-up done to create
a solid foundation now and then as soon as possible have the crown done. 
The longer you wait, the greater chance that the tooth could break.

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