Expert materialsTreating the tooth and general anesthesia are separate decisions. What to prepare, and what to ask the dentist and the anesthesiologist before the procedure.
Expert materialsAge, and the look of one crooked tooth, do not decide which brace system to use. What an orthodontist needs before a treatment plan and an order for appliances.
Expert materialsPain on chewing just after a crown is placed, and new pain later, need different questions. The cause is decided at an examination. When to call the dentist, and when urgent care is needed.
Expert materialsA crown is brushed with the other teeth, with attention to the gum line and the neighboring tooth. How to help with daily hygiene, and when to call the dentist.
Expert materialsIf a child's crown has chipped, do not try to file it or glue it. What you can do before the examination, and which signs to tell the dentist about straight away.
Expert materialsThe color of the crown matters, but the choice starts with the tooth. What to ask about metal and zirconia crowns, how they are placed, and the follow-up.
Expert materialsThe size of a chip does not, by itself, decide the fate of a primary tooth. What the dentist assesses before talking with parents about a crown or an extraction.
Expert materialsWhen a primary tooth is shed naturally, it usually comes out with the crown, if the crown is still cemented. How to tell a loose tooth from a loose crown, and when to show the child to a dentist.
Expert materialsThe crown is not bothering the child? It is still worth showing it to a pediatric dentist at a routine visit. What to notice at home, and what to ask.
