Monday, July 17, 2017

For Natural Looking Teeth, Go For Crowns in Los Angeles

You will be required to visit a dentist two or more times if you want to use a crown restore a tooth that has been severely decayed. 

Crowns are made out of porcelain or a metal base that is covered by a thin layer of ceramic. This will match a normal and healthy tooth. Crowns that are to be used at the back of the mouth are sometimes made of gold. 

Dental restorations, Dentist Los Angeles

What can I expect during a visit to the dentist?

During your first visit, the dentist will remove the decay and create an impression of your tooth. 

Your dentist will make sure to numb the gums, teeth, and surrounding skin. The dentist will also put a jelly like substance on the area to start the numbing process. An anesthetic will be used to complete it. Some dentists will use nitrous oxide gas the help you relax and reduce pain. 

Your dentist will also use a rubber dam to cover the area around the decayed tooth. This will help stop tooth chips and liquid from entering the throat. Your dentist will drill out all the decay and create an impression of the remaining tooth structure. A mold will be used by the technician the make a crown that will perfectly match the drilled tooth. 
During the second visit, the temporary crown will be removed. It will be followed up by cementing a permanent crown to the damaged tooth. You dentist will ask you to bite a piece of carbon paper which will help in knowing how well the crown is positioned. You dentist may reshape and polish the crown if necessary.

To learn more about Crowns, visit Center for Holistic Dentistry

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