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 ...

Many patients only hear about dental crowns when they are already dealing with a cracked tooth or a deep cavity, and they are suddenly asked to choose between a single-visit crown and a traditional, ...

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 ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that replaces a ...

Crowns are tooth-shaped caps that fit over a natural tooth for aesthetic or structural reasons. A crown may be recommended when a tooth is cracked, broken, or misshapen. A crown can also be used to ...

Temporary dental crowns protect teeth or dental implants while a permanent crown is in production. Dentists recommend crowns in several circumstances. For example, individuals may require a crown if ...

When you’re in the dentist’s chair, being told that you need a filling, a crown, a root canal, or some other procedure, should you trust that advice? Or is there another option? Many factors—apart ...