A crack running through a tooth can turn nasty. It may start as a bit of a twinge when eating and then progress to a stronger pain. It is important to get some support around the tooth before it breaks completely. A crown can offer this circumferencial support, by wrapping around the tooth. If the …
Why choose gold when we have ceramic?
Ceramic crowns look great because they match the colour of the teeth. If cosmetics are of high concern then zirconia crowns can perform very well on the front teeth. For the very back molar teeth however, gold can be a better performer in the long run. Being a metal, gold can be very thin and …
Crown after root canal therapy
When root canal therapy is complete, the tooth is considerably weaker. Firstly the middle of the tooth has been drilled deeply, which means there is greater leverage on the cusps. Biting forces can cause the tooth to crack in half. Secondly there is no reflex reaction within the tooth when something excessively hard is encountered. …
What is a bridge?
Bridges are a similar process to having a crown placed, however bridges usually span across 3 teeth or more and replace missing teeth. You do not need a bridge if you have no gaps or had any teeth removed.