Okay, losing a tooth sucks but replacing it with something as soon as possible is really important because: The teeth on either side could tilt or shift The opposing teeth could migrate from a lack of stimulation Changes in the shape of the bone can lead to more periodontal disease Nearby teeth can’t always Read More
Tag: post op
Your Temporary Crown
If your dentist can’t make your new crown in a single visit, you will be fitted with a temporary one until your next “seat” appointment. As you can imagine, this short term fix is in fact temporary space maintainer of sorts and not meant to last a long time so it should be treated as such. Follow these instructions and Read More
Your New Filling
Although a filling is considered a simple procedure in the dental world, it can come with complications. Any drilling or laser removal of natural tooth structure done to resolve decay and/or damage does pose a risk. Follow these post operative instructions to minimize problems. If an anesthetic or numbing agent was used, be very careful Read More