A dental crown has to be fitted exactly to your tooth. Furthermore, the crown should look like a real tooth, in texture and color. A good dentist will give you a dental crown that lasts for many years. Because of this, there cannot be any weakness in the crown. It has to be very strong.

I understand this requirement, which is why I never take any shortcuts in my work. I would make sure it is perfect prior to certifying that it is safe for fitting. The lab technicians would spend days and days on a single crown to make sure it is ready. That is how long we require to build something that we hope is going to give you long-term service.

When preparing you for the crown, I will level the tooth of uneven edges and chipping. In addition, any stains will be removed. In doing this, I would also scrape away a portion of the protective enamel that covers your tooth. This would render your tooth exposed to the possibility of germs, particularly the ones that generate plaque. Because of this, we must give the tooth a provisional cover while you wait for the permanent crown.

What we mean is a temporary dental crown. Come to my Richmond dental office. You will see that we have some good quality temporary dental crowns that we recommend. My professional assistants and I would be involved in the preparation of these crowns.

The first thing I do is create a mold of the tooth along with the tooth on the other jaw that faces it. This is to ensure that both teeth are similar in length and ease your bite. We would never want to prevent you from chomping on your favorite meals. Your temporary crowns will be the ideal height, giving you the power to chew with confidence.

After the mold is created, the material goes in, ensuring the temporary dental crown fits to the exact measurements. Then we use a kind of tough but easily removable cement to join the crown and the tooth together.

I would advise you, however, to stay away from the kind of vegetables that could put intense pressure on your crown, like carrots. Also, you should avoid similar fruits. In addition, don't be tempted by those heavy baby back ribs during your temporary crown phase. You must remember that it is just a provisional measure and it won't be as protective as the permanent one.