Alternatives to crowns
After a lot of tooth structure has been lost, your alternatives are limited. You can delay treatment, have the tooth extracted, try another filling or
Why does large cavity sometimes need a crown?
We can usually restore small cavities with fillings. However, when a large portion of your tooth has been damaged by decay, we’ll need to remove
Classification of dental carious lesions
The treatment recommendation for a dental cavity is based primarily on the diagnostic classification of the stages of the disease progression. The main criteria are:
Do I need a crown after root canal treatment?
After root canal treatment, the tooth is weak and brittle. It is weak because the center of the tooth was removed to get at the
Plaque Disclosing Tablets
Disclosing tablets are made of a harmless vegetable dye that stains plaque bright red. You can purchase these tablets at any convenience stores like Kroger
Gold Crown for the back tooth
Gold is the traditional material of choice for making the crown of the back tooth. Compared to other dental materials, gold has the best marginal