How can I darken temporary crowns?

Hi: Sorry about the suffering.  The pain you are experiencing can be as a result of three main factors: 1.  Bad bite 2.  Nerve damage 3.  Gum irritation due to food impaction. My advice is to go back to the dentist for reevaluation and make sure an X-ray is...

Most likely your dentist packed the gums to allow good visibility of the tooth. This will allow a better fitting crown. Ask your dentist if he/she knows of a product called Oxygel. This product has a very active form of aloe which is very soothing and healing to the gums. Look for Oxyfresh...

A well skilled lab technician can make just about any material look natural, but under a blacklight, it is a different story.  The LEAST is a PFM (porcelain fused to metal) since all light is blocked.  Zirconium is similar.  A feldspathic porcelain that is layered by hand will have the best tra...

Sometimes, when a tooth is restored, it causes your bite to be off and that can affect your other teeth. I would recommend returning to your dentist to have your bite evaluated again until your teeth are coming together properly.  I hope this helps. Click save on the save button below my na...

Every state has its own regulations as to what dental assistants can do. In my state, assistants can not permanently cement a crown, but maybe they can in your state. Either way, I would recommend speaking with your dentist about your concerns. Explain to him/her that you would feel more com...

While jaw pain can be caused by a bad bite, it is usually the result of a bite that is off due to a tooth that is too high. It sounds like you dentist has checked you bite and that does not seem to be the issue. I would recommend returning to your dentist to have the teeth evaluated to rule out...