One unsightly tooth can steal attention away from an otherwise gorgeous smile. It could be that no one even notices the flaw in that tooth except for you. But the opinion of the person looking back at you from the mirror matters more than that of anyone else. If you don’t love your smile, a […]
At the dental office of Dr. Richard D. Weigand in Spokane, Washington, patients in and around the area have access to restorations such as porcelain dental crowns. Dental crowns are a common dental restoration used to restore, strengthen, and repair a natural tooth. Let’s look at some commonly asked questions about these restorations, often heard […]
Dental crowns are small, tooth-shaped caps that play a big role in restoring a damaged smile! A dental crown can restore a tooth’s structure, color, and function damaged by decay or accidental injury. If you’ve ever dealt with a cracked or broken tooth, you know how painful it can be, especially when you try to […]
Although teeth are naturally strong and resilient, they’re not impervious to damage. Age can take a toll on your teeth, wearing down the enamel over the years. Decay can destroy tooth enamel, and dental trauma can lead to cracked or broken teeth. A tooth with structural damage has limited function for biting and chewing. Dental […]
If you crack or break a tooth due to an accident at home, work, or school, your dentist may recommend covering that tooth with a dental crown. Crowns are restorations used primarily to repair and restore damaged teeth. They’re custom-fitted “caps” that can be placed over a damaged tooth to protect it from decay, infection, […]