A dental crown is a man-made covering for a tooth to cap or completely cover the tooth. A crown generally takes two visits to complete: in the first visit, the dentist prepares the tooth and takes information to fabricate the crown. In the second visit, the crown is permanently applied to the tooth. A crown is often indicated for a decayed or damaged tooth where a filling or other restorative approach is not possible or does not offer the best long-term solution.
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Talk to your dentist so the dentist understands what you want in terms of long-term dental care and your goals so you can work with your dentist to plan accordingly.
Tell your dentist, or raise a hand, if you are uncomfortable at any time during the procedure.
Ask your dentist if you need to avoid any foods if you have a temporary crown.
If the permanent crown doesn’t feel right, tell your dentist so he or she can adjust it.
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