Is getting a crown painful?

Getting a crown is not a painful experience; thanks to the use of anesthetic and sedation, most patients feel only mild discomfort. The benefits of getting a crown far outweigh this temporary discomfort.

Although, the vast majority of the time, dental Crowns are a simple and straightforward procedure, problems can arise very occasionally: A newly crowned tooth may feel slightly uncomfortable as the Anesthetic wears off. This should fade shortly. If the tooth to which the Crown is fitted still has a nerve, it may be that it […]

Yes. There are no special dietary precautions necessary when permanent crowns are fitted.Because they are cemented over existing teeth, normal care must be taken to avoid food and drink which will cause tooth decay.

To some degree, the longevity of your crown is down to you and how well you look after your teeth. If you maintain good standards of oral hygiene, visit your personal dentist at Malo Smile USA  regularly, eat the right diet and don’t grind your teeth or use them to do things like opening bottles, […]

During the time when we have fitted you with a temporary Crown, you will have to take some precautions regarding the food you eat. Temporary Crowns are, by their nature, not intended to last forever and are therefore not fixed as securely as permanent Crowns. Therefore, it will be necessary to avoid chewing on the […]

Permanent Crowns can be constructed from several different materials and our Smile USA Dentist will discuss the options with you: Metal Metal crowns can be made from gold alloy, or metals such as nickel and chromium. Metal crowns are usually the hardest wearing and least likely to chip or break although the obvious drawback is […]