If your dental crown breaks, do you need to replace it? Yes. Here’s why: The tooth is compromised and could sustain additional harm The tooth is vulnerable to tooth decay It could damage the opposing tooth It could cause problems with your bite Jefferson City endodontists, cosmetic dentists, and urgent care dentists use dental crowns…
Dental Crowns
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!

Most Jefferson City people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Jefferson City area. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin and permanently attach to the front of teeth, and can repair chips and cracks provided they are free of decay. Many Jefferson City Dental Care patients…
Advanced Crowning Achievements in Restorative Dentistry

Today’s message looks at one of the miracles of restorative dentistry, the dental crown. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the inception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made substitute.…
5 Simple Ways To Avoid A Cracked Tooth in Jefferson City

A cracked tooth in Jefferson City can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. Today’s post in the Jefferson City Dental Care dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and…
Teeth Whitening at Jefferson City Dental Care

Would you like whiter teeth? Who doesn’t? Teeth whitening at Jefferson City Dental Care is an affordable way to improve your smile, look younger, and feel more confident. Here are five things about teeth whitening that Jefferson City Dental Care would like you to keep in mind: Meet with your dentist for a consultation first.…
Wear A Crown In Jefferson City

Some Jefferson City residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that…
Behind The Scenes: Dental Crown Fabrication

Today’s post looks at the complex process required to construct a dental crown. Dental crowns can be constructed with metal, ceramic (porcelain), plastics, or varying combinations of these. We will describe the process used to create a porcelain crown, though the steps are similar to those used for other materials. Modern porcelain crowns are a…
Dental Crowns At Jefferson City Dental Care

Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums. (Oral sedation, anyone?)