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A dental crown is a treatment option that may be ideal for a patient with a damaged tooth. Often made of porcelain or similar durable materials, dental crowns are designed to look and function like natural teeth. When inserted over a damaged tooth, a dental crown can: Protect a cracked tooth from breaking apart Guard against dental decay if a …
Millions of people have dental crowns in their mouths, but not very many can tell you what the tooth underneath it looks like. Why? Because they don’t see it. Dental crowns are used for many different treatments, such as a cracked tooth, restoring integrity to a tooth with decay, or covering up a blemish, among others. Once you walk into …
Dental crowns protect natural teeth that have been severely damaged due to decay, infections, or fractures. They are also necessary to protect teeth after a root canal. If you’ve never had a dental crown, you likely have questions about the process. Read on to learn what to expect if you need a dental crown, and how long it will take …
Ouch! It hurts to bite down. It hurts to chew. It hurts when you drink something cold. These may all be signs that you are experiencing a cracked tooth, even if a dental crown has been placed over it. If you suspect you may have a cracked tooth, contact your dentist right away for the best chance at saving the …
Dental crowns are used in both restorative dental care and cosmetic purposes. Crowns can be used to fix cracked or worn teeth, as well as supporting dental bridges,or to replace a missing tooth or teeth. They can be attached to dental implants as well, or used for restoration following a root canal. So, dental crowns are a key part of …
