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Dental Crowns

First and foremost that it is built upon a healthy root of your actual tooth. Something that could last many years. Conversely a crown built on a root canal can snap like a twig. Infuriating.

At least it doesn't sound like you need a root canal...so that's a start! (Root canal being where they "kill" the root and fill it with some kind of filler/cement. But it becomes a dead tooth, and can become quit brittle.)

Second, that your dentist gets an accurate "impression" (mold) of your existing tooth to be replaced with a crown. A good fit and bite is essential, otherwise you may find it rather uncomfortable, where you have to return to have your dentist file down the crown to make it fit better relative to your other teeth.

Accept that you may be in the dentist's chair much longer than usual compared to other procedures. Where first they take an impression of the tooth that will be made as a crown from a dental lab. Then a second visit is where the dentist must grind down the tooth and shape it so the crown sits on top of what is left. Kind of comparable to a carpenter's "mortis joint".

And hopefully you get a good porcelain crown free of imperfections or breakage.
 
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First and foremost that it is built upon a healthy root of your actual tooth. Something that could last many years. Conversely a crown built on a root canal can snap like a twig. Infuriating.

Second, that your dentist gets an accurate "impression" (mold) of your existing tooth to be replaced with a crown. A good fit and bite is essential, otherwise you may find it rather uncomfortable, where you have to return to have your dentist file down the crown to make it fit better relative to your other teeth.

Accept that you may be in the dentist's chair much longer than usual compared to other procedures.
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I got told the appointment will last an hour and a half. I’ve had to put in a schedule request at work so I don’t get scheduled those days. 1/16 I start the crown process and 2/1 I will be back for it to be finalized.
 
It sounds scary, but it is not as bad as it seems. I have had 2 and they were okay. My dentist is very gentle and he is good at doing crowns. Good luck!
 
I've had tons of them. Not a big deal. Usually not painful, just uncomfortable as your mouth becomes something like a mini construction site for a little while. ;)
 
Say goodbye to Milk Duds and salt water taffy after getting a crown. Those will rip crowns right off your teeth.
 
It's very straightforward. Here's what to expect.

First they will numb you up so you won't feel anything.

Then they will shape the tooth in question ready for the crown.

Next you will get an imprint made using some gummy clay you bite on.

You'll get temporary crown fitted

When you go back the proper crown will have been made

They'll clean up the site, take off the temp crown and fix the new one in place. And you're done!
 
Please realize to protect your investment, please don't eat hard nuts, brittle candy , bite down hard on a bone, use your teeth to rip open anything, and don't chomp hard in general. This lady came to my store, and she bit down on a almond just with her front teeth and broke one. Not even a crown, her real tooth. Good luck, you will do fine.
 
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