If you’ve ever cracked a tooth, there’s a good chance that a dentist may have said you need a crown. A dental crown is a cap for a damaged tooth. Unlike a veneer, which only covers the front of a ...

A dental crown is a cap that fits over your tooth after it has been severely weakened by an injury, cavity, or dental work like a root canal. A crown can be made from a variety of materials, including ...

The recovery period after a dental crown procedure typically lasts for a few days, as the body recovers from the irritation and inflammation associated with the procedure. It is normal for patients to ...

At least two dental visits are typically needed to prepare a tooth for a dental crown to be placed. The purpose of the first dental visit is to examine and prepare the tooth that is to be crowned and ...

Getting veneers involves several steps. First, you share your dental concerns, and the doctor explains how veneers can help you meet your goals. They may need to take X-rays or make a mold of your ...

Same day crowns (CEREC) use chairside CAD/CAM technology to mill a ceramic crown in a single appointment. This approach completely eliminates the need for temporary crowns and a second patient visit.

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