Most of us, at some point in our lives, are going to need a crown. Crowns are tooth shaped caps that are put on teeth sometimes after a root canal, after several cavities on the same too, or after infection or injury. Crowns can help preserve a tooth that is weakened or compromised. A crown is a much better option than having a tooth pulled...
As dental technology has increased over the years, we have begun to see fewer and fewer people with missing teeth. Still, there are people who would lose a tooth and not think much of it. In reality, a missing tooth can be much more serious than a gap in your smile. A missing tooth can have serious oral health effects later in the future. Bones can...
No one looks forward to a root canal. Your tooth can ache deeply and your wallet can, too. When a dentist recommends doing a crown over a root canal, have you wondered if it was really necessary? Crowns can be expensive. Most of us are always looking for ways to cut rising medical and dental bills. This article explores when a root canal AND a crown...
If you have pain in a tooth that is caused by an infection or damage, then it is imperative to visit a dentist for an examination. A tooth crown is designed to protect the underlying structures of a tooth from additional damage while you are chewing food and drinking beverages. Step One: Visiting Your Dentist for an Examination When you have a tooth that is cracked or infected, visit...
A Dental Crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is used to restore a natural tooth that has lost a lot of it’s structure, size or strength due to a number of factors. A dental patient may need a crown due to decay that is too extensive for a filling. Or they may need a crown due to a broken or chipped tooth. Crowns can also...
