Posted by Dr Katz On April 25th
Posted by Dr Katz On April 11th
This is the 8th tip of “The Crowning Touch – 9 Things You Should Know About Dental Crowns” eBook, which is available as a free download.
Take care of your newly crowned tooth just like your other teeth by brushing and flossing regularly! Crowns are tightly fitted to your mouth and securely bonded to your teeth, so they won’t come out if you brush.
Some crowns may extend under the gum line but most fit around the gum line. If part of your tooth is exposed beneath the crown, it’s important to keep it clean by brushing thoroughly and flossing between the tooth that holds the crown and the adjacent teeth. As mentioned in Tip #5, a crowned tooth will not decay or develop gum disease. However, the crowned tooth is still vulnerable to these dental conditions, so practicing good oral hygiene is essential. But what if you’re experiencing irritation?
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Posted by Dr Katz On March 28th
This is the 7th tip of “The Crowning Touch – 9 Things You Should Know About Dental Crowns” eBook, which is available as a free download.
Temporary crowns keep your tooth comfortable and enable you to chew, talk, smile and function normally while the new crown is being custom designed at the lab. To make a good-fitting, aesthetic crown, some or all of the enamel (outer surface of the tooth) is removed. Without the protection of a temporary crown, you may feel temperature changes in the dentin under the enamel.
In addition, teeth may sometimes move, ever so slightly, over time. A temporary crown will keep your teeth in place, minimizing the time needed to fit the new crown properly. You may ask yourself will the temporary crown need special care?
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Posted by Dr Katz On March 14th
This is the 6th tip of “The Crowning Touch – 9 Things You Should Know About Dental Crowns” eBook, which is available as a free download.
Most teeth have multiple points, called cusps. If only one cusp needs to be covered or replaced to prevent the tooth from fracturing or breaking down, your dentist in Chicago will probably recommend a partial crown or dental onlay. While dental inlays are designed to treat decay within the cusps of a tooth, onlays are used to treat decay that extends to one or more of the cusps. If all the cusps need to be replaced, a crown will be used. So how do onlays work?
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Posted by Dr Katz On February 29th
Posted by Dr Katz On February 15th
This is the 4th tip of “The Crowning Touch – 9 Things You Should Know About Dental Crowns” eBook, which is available as a free download.
At Dental Professionals, it is possible to create a crown in just a single two-hour visit using our CEREC dental crowns technology. An optical impression of your tooth is taken by these advanced technology milling machines. Then an all-ceramic dental crown is fabricated while you wait in the office. Your dentist will determine if you are a candidate for this rapid, advanced restoration procedure.
Some crowns will require two visits, scheduled two weeks apart, to allow time for custom design in our labs. Here’s how it works:
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