Helpful Information About Dental Crowns

There are many types of dental restorations, including dental crowns. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. At Prosthodontics Associates, P.A., we provide tooth-colored, aesthetic dental crowns. Dr. Paul Best may recommend a dental crown in Portland, Maine, to: - Hold a weak tooth together -... read more »

A Chipped Tooth Often Needs to Be Repaired to Prevent Tooth Decay Problems

Damaged tooth enamel can cause more than tooth sensitivity, and cosmetic imperfections. As time goes by bacterial deposits can start to build up in the minute textures in the tooth enamel. This could eventually cause a large and painful cavity to develop in the already distressed tooth. A minor chip can sometimes be repaired by having Dr. Paul Best apply... read more »