Tooth pain is indicative of a problem that is likely to advance. So, the faster you seek treatment, the less uncomfortable you will become prior to treatment. When a tooth becomes painful, the nerves can be removed, and the remaining root structure of the tooth preserved and restored with a dental crown. Patients commonly admit […]
If you had teeth crowned with conventional porcelain on metal (PFM) restorations, you may notice some gray showing through and a dark line at the base of the crowns where metal is showing. “All-ceramic crowns have qualities that eliminate color issues and metal showing at the gum line,” says Boynton Beach dentist Dr. Jamie Alexander. […]
Same day crowns… that seems convenient If you are deciding which dentist to go to in Boynton Beach, FL, you may be considering one that does same day crowns. “Same day” or “one-visit crowns” are crowns milled in the dental office while you wait, after the tooth has been prepped and a digital impression made. […]
Boynton Beach dentist Dr. Jamie Alexander skillfully makes use of gold alloy restorations for durable, long-lasting fillings and partial crowns. Yes, there is still a place for gold in the dental practice! The Dental Practice and Gold Even though cosmetic dentistry has taken us in the direction of using ceramic materials that emulate the color, […]
Need a Dental Crown Replacement? A dental crown replacement is usually performed for cosmetic reasons and oftentimes to preserve the health of the tooth after the crown becomes worn or gum tissue recedes. If dental decay develops at the margins of a crown, it can rapidly advance under the crown, destroying the supporting structure of […]
Are an increasing number of labs sending implant and other dental work to China? A recent article by First Coast News claims that a growing number of labs are outsourcing labor to China unbeknownst to dentists and their patients. According to the report, Chuck Dimaria has been making dental crowns in Missouri for 20 years. […]