For teeth that are cracked and broken beyond repair the solution might be to have a dental crown. This may sound like a serious procedure but it is really quite straightforward and could save you a lot of pain and discomfort.
Having a crown fitted will usually take two visits to the dentist. At your first appointment your dentist will examine the tooth and take x-rays of the problem area. They may even take a dental mould although modern technology using 3D imaging and digital x-rays is fast outmoding these old-fashioned methods. They may provide you with a temporary crown while they manufacture your new crown from a mixture of porcelain and metal. This will then be fitted securely at the next appointment after a few weeks. Crowns can also be made of metals like gold or silver for the more ostentatious patient, or even from solid porcelain. The crown is then cemented over the tooth in question, covering all parts of the damaged tooth proud of the gum line.
It is now possible however to fit a crown in a single visit. New technology known as cerec has made it possible to use computer technology to design, manufacture and fit a crown in only one visit. Made form pure porcelain and sculpted in as little as six minutes this new form of dentistry look set to be the future of dentistry.
Whichever option you choose, having a dental crown fitted is easier than you think. Once in place it will protect the damaged tooth for many years before it needs replacing. Your Central Leeds dentist can perform the operation with skill, leaving you with a new healthy tooth and free from pain.
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