Patient Education

Dental crowns are artificial tooth caps that strengthen a tooth when enamel is lacking. Each dental crown is custom-designed to your specific tooth anatomy and is made out of either ceramic or porcelain material. Crowns can protect an already weak tooth from breaking, serve as a large filling for a tooth, or cover misshaped or stained teeth. The main purpose of a dental crown is to improve the functionality of a tooth after decay or infection.  Dental professionals will usually suggest a dental crown when a severe cavity has been diagnosed that will compromise the stability of your natural tooth. If a tooth crown is the best option, we will take an impression of your tooth and make a mold to send to a dental laboratory where the artificial crown will be created.  Each crown fabricated will be personalized to match your natural tooth color and  size to ensure it will blend in with surrounding teeth.  At the first appointment, you can expect an x-ray to be taken of the area where the crown is needed to ensure that the surrounding bone and tissues are healthy. The dental professional will then need to remove all existing decay and take another impression. A temporary crown will be placed on the remaining portion of the tooth until your permanent crown is ready.  At the second and last appointment, the artificial tooth will be placed and bonded onto the remaining tooth. The temporary crown will be removed and the dentist will check the fit. The tooth will then be cleaned to remove any bacteria, debris, or imperfections that would create issues after the crown is placed.  Using a special dental adhesive, the crown will be placed in its final position and left alone for 10-15 minutes to let the adhesive harden. All excess glue will be removed from the surrounding area. To ensure that the fit and the bite are correct, the dentist will use dental instruments to measure the resting bite position, and will file down the crown if necessary. If taken care of properly, dental crowns can last a lifetime.  At Prince Dental Group of Midway, Utah, we provide only the best artificial restorations and treatments. If you need a crown placed, we make it our priority to ensure you are left with a smile that you are proud of. Please call or reach out to us if you have any questions regarding the placement of dental crowns or how to care for your crown if you already have one.

When it comes to severe tooth decay, our priority is to do everything that we can to help save the natural tooth. There are many excellent full tooth restorations available, and at Prince Dental Group, we offer a wide range of these procedures to help restore your smile and your confidence.  Root canal treatment is one of the many restorative procedures we offer and it can save a diseased tooth from falling out or extraction. The center of each tooth is called the pulp, and it is full of nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. Once the pulp is infected, it is best to remove it completely to prevent further decay.  The Therapy  The pulp of the tooth is located in the innermost part of the tooth crown and root canal. To remove the pulp, the dentist will drill into the tooth and then extract the infected tissue using s thin root canal instruments. This process can be lengthy depending on the extent of the decay.  Once all of the pulp has been removed from the crown and the roots, it is essential to clean and disinfect the inner portion of the tooth to flush out any lasting decay. Without the pulp, the tooth will be hollow. Filling the tooth with an antibacterial sealant is necessary to maintain the strength and density of the tooth.  To restore the anatomy and beauty of the tooth post root canal therapy, a filling or a tooth crown may be necessary. Placing a restorative material on the tooth after the treatment will seal off the tooth to any further damage. Signs You Need a Root Canal  Teeth that need a root canal will not always present signs of pain and discomfort. Some common signs that a root canal might be needed include:  Severe toothache  Prolonged sensitivity to cold or hot temperatures  Pain while chewing or applying any level of pressure  Darker discoloration of a tooth  Bleeding or swelling of the gums surrounding a tooth  We encourage you to pay attention to your teeth and call us at Prince Dental Group of Midway, Utah, if you are experiencing any of the above signs. It is impossible to know for sure if you require root canal therapy without a diagnosis from a dental professional. Please come see us as early as possible!