My temporary crown broke and it's the weekend. Should I treat it as an emergency?

Yes, you are old enough to get crowns. The photo was too dark to see, so I couldn't tell how dark the teeth are. If the teeth themselves are a good shape,etc, then you could try internal bleaching to lighten them. I have used that successfully with many patients. They may redarken over time and...

It's always advisable to replace a missing tooth to ensure you don't suffer bone loss in the jaw and so your other teeth do not shift. But if you're having repeated problems with a crown it's a good idea to seek a few opinions so you can review your options. Not all crown materials are equal and...

This is not a difficult procedure.  Search your area for a Prosthodontist and have the crown replaced.  Most likely the bleeding is due to a less than ideal fit at the margin of the crown, or the previous dentist prepared your tooth too low below the gums.  Either way, this...

If the teeth are positioned wrong or the size is very different than what you had, it would cause the symptoms that you have. The best way to have dealt with this would have been to have you wear temporary crowns made off of the proposed crowns that he was planning to place. You would be...

The type of pain that radiates to your ear is typical of the type of pain people experience when they need a root canal. Has your dentist checked your bite to rule out biting pressure as a cause for your problem? Taking ibuprofen for extended periods of time isn't a great idea. I would...

The breaking crown can be the result of the wrong choice of material the crown is made from for the forces.  Ceramic rrowns are only strong after excellent bonding procedures.Bite issues can also be involved in your crown breaking.Occasionally in all ceramic crowns sharp edges on prepared...