A dental crown is typically made from materials like gold, a metal alloy or dental grade porcelain. It is used to treat a significantly decayed or traumatized tooth. It is designed to replicate the original tooth enamel. However, a dental crown can still be chipped or fractured by an accidental blow to the mouth during sports, or a household fall.... read more »

Everyone knows that a cavity is obviously something you don’t want in your teeth. They hurt, they hurt worse to get filled, and afterward, the appearance and integrity of your tooth is often compromised, although you can choose to get tooth-colored fillings these days. What most people aren’t aware of, though, are the potentially devastating effects cavities can have on... read more »