Children with autism spectrum disorder often have difficulty responding to new people, sensations and places, which is why going to the dentist can become such a monumental task. If you have had trouble taking your autistic child to the dentist in the past or are bracing for the first real examination, you may be able to promote a better experience for everyone involved by understanding and working with the difficulties caused by autism.…
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Dental crowns are caps that completely cover a tooth. The dentist has to remove some of the enamel in order to fit a crown into the same space. The process takes three steps – or three visits. However, once a tooth is crowned, it should function as well as a natural tooth and blend into the surrounding teeth. That said, dental crowns aren’t a fix-all. Find out if dental capping or another procedure best solves your tooth problems.…
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If you have a large amount of decay in one of your teeth, you may feel that a dental filling should be enough to restore the tooth. Thus, you could find it surprising that your dentist recommends a dental crown in addition to the filling. Here are a few reasons why dental crowns are used in conjunction with dental fillings:
There may no longer be enough tooth material to prevent the tooth from breaking.…
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