How to remove a crown safely and what to expect

If you're trying to figure out how to remove a crown, the first thing you should know is that it's almost never a project you should tackle with a pair of pliers in your bathroom mirror. While it might feel like a simple cap sitting on top of your tooth, that little piece of porcelain or metal is usually bonded with high-strength dental cement designed to last for decades. Trying to force it off yourself is a one-way ticket to a fractured tooth or a very expensive emergency room visit. ...

February 6, 2026 · 7 min · Ulrike Severi