The art of creating a dental crown involves ensuring it fits snugly next to your other teeth. Also, it shouldn't stand out in terms of color. It should have the same shade as other teeth. Remember that a dental crown is a permanent fixture in your mouth. Therefore, it has to be extremely sturdy and firm.

The crown that we prepare for you at our office will serve you well. We make sure it is of the highest standards prior to certifying that it is safe for fitting. My technicians work on every crown for several days. That is how long we require to build something that we hope won't let you down.

However, the permanent crown doesn't go in straight away. First, I will file away the uneven edges, chips and stains. While this goes on, I will probably cut away bits of the tooth's protective covering, or enamel. And since removing the enamel will leave your tooth exposed to plaque-creating germs, you must have a stop-gap solution.

What we mean is a temporary dental crown. Over here at my Chagrin Falls dental clinic, we have plenty of temporary dental crowns in a variety of materials, including acrylic. My professional assistants and I would be involved in the preparation of these crowns.

To make the temporary crown, we need to build a mold of the tooth and the tooth directly opposite it. We do this to ensure both crowns are at the same height. We want to make sure you can go on enjoying your favorite foods. Your temporary crowns will be the ideal height, giving you the power to chew with confidence.

I would then pour the material into the mold, providing for a perfect fit. Then we use a kind of tough but easily removable cement to join the crown and the tooth together.

This temporary measure, like I said, will enable you to eat normally. However, I would still recommend that you steer clear of hard and crunchy fruits and vegetables. Carrots are definitely to be avoided. In addition, don't be tempted by those heavy baby back ribs during your temporary crown phase. After all, it is still a temporary crown. If anything goes wrong, the protection it gives you is not as effective as that provided by a permanent crown.