Is It my Dentist's Fault That my Tooth Became Infected While Waiting for a Crown Placement?

Sadly, yes it is. But, it does not make the Procedure correct. In most cases when opposing teeth are adjusted, the dentist or lab tech did not do something correctly. In some instances, the patients bite is worn, or the teeth are so tight, there really is no room for crowns. In some cases other...

I am not a fan of placing crown margins below the gum line and avoid it at all costs.  With the use of soft tissue lasers it is rare that I need to place the margin subgingival.  I prefer to keep the margin at or slightly above the tissue to allow for the bonding of an all ceramic...

Crowns can cause halitosis (bad breath) when there is an underlying health issue with the tooth in question or an ill fitting crown. Often times bad breath emanating from a crown can be sensed by the patient as the malodor permeates into the nasal cavity, in worse cases, the bad breath...

After root canal treatment, post and core recommended.  Considering how short the tooth is and how much natural enamel in good shape, full crown restoration would be my recommendation for best treatment.  Could you do an onlay instead of a full crown?  Yes, of course, but...

Yes, since you are a grinder, probably having a night guard will be necessary to protect your new dental pieces. The forces of the bite can be incredibly strong and of course you can literally unglue them at night. We do recommend always a nigh guard for patients that come...

The post should not be sticking out, however remember it has a resin filling only which gets worn with use. Please keep in mind that you will need a crown done in order to properly protect the structure of that tooth while avoiding the post to move or have axtra weight on it. Of course a...