Our teeth are coated in enamel, the hardest substance in the body, making them strong and formidable opponents for even the toughest of foods. However, on occasion, teeth can break, causing a significant oral health problem. When a tooth breaks, it can often be repaired with a dental crown. But when it comes to dental crowns, how much do you know? To find out, take the following quiz from your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, and check your answers below.
Take the Quiz
- True or False: When a tooth breaks, a dental crown should always be placed.
- True or False: Various types of dental crowns work better in different areas of the mouth.
- True or False: You can have a dental crown fabricated and placed in a single day with your Milford dentist.
Check Your Answers
- False. In most cases a dental crown should be placed when a tooth breaks. By having a dental crown placed, you can repair the damage to your tooth and strengthen it to prevent further problems. However, in some cases, a tooth can be damaged so extensively that a dental crown cannot be fitted over it. If this is the case, the tooth must be extracted to ensure continuing oral health.
- True. For restorations in the back of the mouth, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are a great option. These crowns offer good cosmetic results while still maintaining significant strength to cope with the powerful forces of biting and chewing that occur towards the back of the mouth. For restorations in the front of the mouth, all-ceramic crowns are an excellent choice. All-ceramic crowns offer fantastic cosmetic results, allowing them to blend in seamlessly next to living teeth.
- True. Your Milford dentist, Dr. Quintner, offers CEREC single-visit crowns. Thus, you can walk out of the dental office with a completed restoration in a single day.
Schedule a Visit with Your Milford Dentist
Have you broken a tooth? Do you need a dental crown? If so, contact our 06460 dentist office to schedule an appointment or a consultation with your Milford cosmetic dentist, Dr. Quintner, today by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.