Porcelain fused to metal crowns can be a good solution in some situations, and they used to be the only solution for a tooth-colored crown. Over time, though, these old porcelain fused to metal crowns can lose their attractive appearance for many reasons. Metal around the Edges One of the most common problems [...]
One of the ways that Firouzian Dentistry is introducing digital dentistry to Columbus is with 3D printed provisional restorations--the ones you wear while waiting for your permanent restoration. This may make some people nervous--how can a printed dental crown perform like those made in more traditional ways? Let us [...]
CAD/CAM crowns made using a CEREC machine can be much more convenient than crowns made in a traditional lab. We are happy to be at the forefront of digital dentistry in our use of this technique. While it isn’t right for everyone, we have seen it work for many [...]
What in your body is harder than bone? Tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is 96% mineral, it’s practically a rock. For comparison, bone is only about 70% mineral. That’s why the body has limited mechanisms to heal our teeth. It’s not impossible, but it’s a slow mechanism, much slower than the destructive forces we encounter every [...]
If your smile has been discolored by food and drink, it’s typically all your teeth that become darker together. And when we treat your smile with teeth whitening, the entire smile whitens together. But what does it mean when one tooth gets suddenly darker? And how can that be treated? Her are some of the [...]
