by Dimitri Mantazis | Jan 6, 2021 | Advice
The main purpose of a dental crown is to protect and restore the tooth to its natural appearance and function. While traditional crowns are designed to last anyway between 5 to upwards of 20 years, dental crown problems can occur for a number of reasons. If you do...
by Dimitri Mantazis | Jan 6, 2021 | Advice
The cost of a dental crown (also known as a tooth cap) depends on a number of factors, including the reason the crown is needed (accident, injury, decay, poorly installed previous crown etc). The type of crown also affects cost, as does the dentist’s pricings (or the...
by Dimitri Mantazis | Jan 5, 2021 | Advice
Dental crowns, also known as dental tooth caps, are used to restore functionality to decayed or otherwise damaged teeth. The procedure to fit dental crowns is explained in detail below. The dental crown procedure: explained The process for dental crown (also known as...
by Dimitri Mantazis | Nov 17, 2020 | Advice
How long tooth crowns last depend on a number of factors, including your oral hygiene routine, diet, trauma to the tooth and the type of tooth crown you have. How long do crowns last? A typical, porcelain tooth crown should last between 6 to 14 years or more for most...
by Dimitri Mantazis | Oct 19, 2020 | Advice
Metal-based and steel crowns are often referred to as silver tooth crowns, which are metal crowns designed to cap teeth that are damaged, suffering from decay or in need of protection after a dental procedure (such as a root canal treatment). What are silver tooth...
by Dimitri Mantazis | Oct 19, 2020 | Advice
Gold crowns have been used in the dental industry for hundreds of years and are still able to provide durable and long-lasting solutions for damaged teeth. What is a gold tooth crown? Gold tooth crowns work in exactly the same way as any other tooth crown. They...
by Dimitri Mantazis | Oct 19, 2020 | Advice
Tooth sensitivity after a filling is not uncommon, especially if you have undergone a deep filling. However, after leaving the clinic, any minor pain or numbness should subside within two hours. If not, it may be a sign that the filling has not taken well to your...
by Dimitri Mantazis | Sep 25, 2020 | Advice
What are amalgam fillings? Amalgam fillings are dental fillings that are made from a mixture of metals, primarily liquid mercury and a powdered alloy composed of silver, tin and copper. Amalgam fillings are also known as silver fillings, silver-coloured fillings,...
by Dimitri Mantazis | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog
While ceramic braces (also known as clear braces) are used to correct lower and upper teeth alignments, and although they do share some similarities with metal braces, there are some key differences that separate the two. If you are considering getting ceramic...
by Dimitri Mantazis | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog
Most people will have to undergo a tooth filling in their lifetime, whether that’s due to accident, injury, poor oral care (leading to cavities, tooth enamel erosion etc) or simply age. Composite fillings are simply an alternative solution to traditional metal tooth...
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