So my tooth is cracked. It has been that way for 18 months. The dentist was happy to "wait and see" but i got in a little flap thinking it would have to be pulled out as very close to the gum line. Basically the dentist said they could crown it for me so that it does not go any worse as that is the risk if left. However I am not sure. My vanity is screaming "Nooooo!!!" at the idea of a fake cover tooth, that once gone - gone forever. I know others have it worse but i am grieving my tooth. I can't bare the idea of losing it either to crown or being pulled, but if left then that is equally the risk I am taking. I am only 27 so feel like it is a major knock to my ego as I consider my teeth one of my few beauties as I am an ugly ducking in many other ways. I want to cry and it is only a tooth! If I go for the crown, I also have to choose being the £250 silver version or the £600 white version, not sure I can justify that money when I have other bills. But I have to live with my smile. I don't know what to do for the best and if my feelings are normal going through something like this. Can those who have had to have a crowned tooth share their insight and experience with me. It feels like I am grieving such a stupid little thing but it still pains me.