The impressions are sent to a lab where the crown is made. In the meantime, your dentist may place a temporary crown made of acrylic or thin metal. During the second visit, typically 2 to 3 weeks later, your de
Studies suggest that broken teeth can typically be fixed with a filling or crown, depending on the severity of the break. Although having a chip or break in your tooth can be scary, your dentist can help. Just make sure you see your...
@ysmina-- The do it yourself fillings are a temporary fix for a broken tooth (emphasis on the temporary!) It's not a good idea to keep it in longer than two weeks. I actually think that the putties are better because you can remove them, clean your tooth and reapply. But the fill...