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What is not to love about a smile? When you have a broken tooth, the answer is a lot: It probably hurts. If the damaged tooth is in front, you might not feel so great about the way your smile looks. You are probably worried about what kind of dental treatment you might need. The […]

Dental crowns are affordable, durable, long lasting protection for teeth that may be damaged or cosmetically flawed. That doesn’t mean they are perfect. Some patients may experience pain from their dental crown that they can’t pinpoint a reason for. Dr. Dean Dietrich and his team at in Dolton, IL have been serving patients in the […]

As a dental practice, we absolutely love helping patients keep their smiles healthy! But we understand that our patients don’t always love getting restorative care for their teeth—in fact, many people will do anything they can to avoid it. But at  in Dolton, IL, there is no reason to delay scheduling an appointment with Dr. […]

The average dental practice in the U.S. places about 13 crowns as single tooth restorations each month, according to Dentistry IQ. With almost 200,000 active dentists, a large percentage of the population has at least one crown. As popular as they are, the tooth crown procedure often varies from practitioner to practitioner. Even “insignificant” differences […]

Hearing that you need to have a dental crown placed can cause concern for many dental patients. Often it’s simply fear of the unknown that begins a person’s worry. Rest assured, however, that dental crowns are a common and effective option for tooth restoration. To become most comfortable with a dental crown procedure, Dr. Dean […]

Dental crowns or caps are covers placed over decayed or damaged teeth. They commonly restore broken, fractured, worn down, misshapen, or severely decayed teeth. Crowns are also placed on weak or brittle teeth to prevent damage. In some cases, they may be used for cosmetic enhancement if technicalities avoid the placement of porcelain veneers. Exam […]

A dental crown, also called a cap, is used to restore a broken, damaged, or weak tooth. It covers all exposed surfaces, acting as a shield between the tooth and anything that might contact it. It also replaces any portion of the tooth structure that is missing, and restores the proper size and shape. The […]

The purpose of a dental crown is to save a natural tooth. When a tooth is broken, weak, or has a cavity is too large for a filling, the only other option is to extract it. We offer a number of excellent options for replacing missing teeth, but the best solution is to save the […]

Broken, damaged, or weakened teeth can be fortified and protected with dental crowns. Historically, these restorations were purely functional. They did not improve the appearance of a smile significantly, but they restored the ability to speak clearly and chew efficiently, as well as preventing damage to the treated tooth. Today, patients have the option of […]

The field of dentistry is evolving rapidly, thanks to extensive research, improved materials, and new technology. Although many traditional techniques have fallen out of favor over the years, dental crowns are a tried-and-true solution that maintains its popularity. In fact, crowns are more versatile than ever. Materials In ancient times a variety of materials, including […]

You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about dental crowns. That is, until you need one. A crown is one of the most basic tried-and-true restorations. This technique has been saving teeth since the beginning of modern dentistry. However, don’t be fooled into thinking that nothing has changed. Today’s techniques are more precise, […]

Ideally, teeth are naturally healthy, well-shaped, and well proportioned. However, sometimes they don’t develop quite right. More frequently, a once-healthy tooth may fall victim to decay, fractures, infection, or oral injury. Thankfully, we are long past the days when dentists simply pulled problematic teeth. Today, there are a number of restorative options, suited to various […]