NBC 5 Responds to a North Texan who said she woke up from a medical procedure to find her front tooth gone. She said she went back and forth with the hospital about paying for a repair. After ...

A dental crown is a cap that fits over your tooth after it has been severely weakened by an injury, cavity, or dental work like a root canal. A crown can be made from a variety of materials, including ...

The recovery period after a dental crown procedure typically lasts for a few days, as the body recovers from the irritation and inflammation associated with the procedure. It is normal for patients to ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that replaces a ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

At least two dental visits are typically needed to prepare a tooth for a dental crown to be placed. The purpose of the first dental visit is to examine and prepare the tooth that is to be crowned and ...

A crown extension, also known as a crown lengthening surgery, can be used to improve a “gummy” smile. It reshapes your gums to expose more of your teeth, so your teeth look longer. Read on to learn ...