So, you've been to the dentist and had your tooth prepared for a crown. Now you're waiting for the dental lab to fabricate it. Chances are you have a temporary crown until the permanent one is ready. The "temporary" will have cosmetic value in maintaining the appearance of your mouth. It will also serve some important functions, such as maintaining the proper space and bite relationships with adjacent and opposing teeth.
Often the temporary crown will be made of an acrylic-type material to match the shade of your other teeth. It is not intended to last very long, only until the permanent crown is in place to give the tooth long-lasting protection.
If you wait too long to have your permanent crown seated, the temporary crown may wear and allow the tooth underneath to move. If this happens, the permanent crown may not fit properly. Keep your appointments!
If your temporary crown comes off, this is more of an annoyance than an emergency - don't panic. Very likely it will go back in place and stay until you can schedule an appointment. Even if it doesn't bother your, don't leave it off for a long period of time - the tooth may shift.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
EMPTY CALORIES
If you think of your mouth as a haven for strong, healthy teeth, you'll want to keep tooth-damaging foods out - sweets, gummy foods; foods with little nutritional value. They're called "empty calorie" foods.
The bacteria that work hard to destroy teeth, gums, and bone, love empty calories and gummy foods. They turn sugary foods to an acid-like substance, which causes decay. They love gummy goods because they're harder to remove when you clean your teeth. And they have a passion for "empty calorie" carbohydrates such as unenriched bread, cereals, and other foods that lack the vitamins, iron, and other minerals your body needs for good health.
Keep the empty calories at bay by limiting the amount of sweets, sticky foods, and low-value carbohydrates you eat. Eat enough fress fruit and vegetables to give your chewing muscles a good workout, and to get the nutrients you need. Get enough high protein in meat and vitamin-rich foods to maintain good health.
And protect your dental health with regular checkups.
The bacteria that work hard to destroy teeth, gums, and bone, love empty calories and gummy foods. They turn sugary foods to an acid-like substance, which causes decay. They love gummy goods because they're harder to remove when you clean your teeth. And they have a passion for "empty calorie" carbohydrates such as unenriched bread, cereals, and other foods that lack the vitamins, iron, and other minerals your body needs for good health.
Keep the empty calories at bay by limiting the amount of sweets, sticky foods, and low-value carbohydrates you eat. Eat enough fress fruit and vegetables to give your chewing muscles a good workout, and to get the nutrients you need. Get enough high protein in meat and vitamin-rich foods to maintain good health.
And protect your dental health with regular checkups.
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