Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth dilemmas! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, […]
Dental crowns
Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?
If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most people with a missing tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is critical. Remember that the tooth implant timeline is […]
What’s On Your Dental Wish List?
How would you like to improve your smile? At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT we use cosmetic dentistry and other procedures to improve smiles every day. If you’re not satisfied with your smile, rest assured there is a procedure for you. Here is a small sampling of what we can do to improve […]
Royalty At Neal C. Johnson
When we crown one of our patients at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings MT, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Crowns (sometimes called caps) restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original size, shape, and functionality. Crowns are sometimes extended down […]
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has […]
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: Dental crowns, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating […]
Creating Memorable Smiles At Neal C. Johnson DMD
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover at Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term meaning dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics. While general dentistry addresses the health of your […]
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental crowns, Restorative dentistry
This post from Neal C. Johnson DMD in Billings is about dental crowns. We use crowns in many ways: to add strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, to correct bite misalignments, and to protect a tooth after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown […]
Wear A Crown In Billings
Dental crowns are among the restorative procedures we use most at Neal C. Johnson DMD. Crowns restore and protect a tooth that has been damaged, or had dental work. Each crown is custom-made to fit the tooth it is for. This type of crown is sometimes called a “cap” because of the way they fit […]
