 If I had a dime for every time a patient told me they used super glue to re-cement their crown and didn't have problems after, I'd have ZERO dimes.
Seeing these "crown cements" at Walgreen's made me very concerned. It says "Dentist Recommended" but I don't know a single dentist who would recommend these unless they were out of their minds. Yes, it seems like a quick, cheap, and easy solution, but here's why it's discouraged: 1. Risk of incorrect placement - can create crown open margins leading to tooth decay 2. Risk of crown fracture - incorrect placement can lead to a heavy bite on the crown 3. Risk of tooth fracture - incorrect placement can compromise the already weakened tooth structure 4. Inability to clean up the "cement" - cement that flows uncontrollably can end up deep in the gums, contributing to gum disease, gum abscess, further decay, and bone loss If you have a crown (or filling) that comes off, please see a dentist - we are trained to fix these things!   At a quick glance, my teeth might appear straight…but once you take a closer look you can see crowding on my upper teeth. I’ve started to become more self-conscious of my teeth over the years as the crowding has become very noticeable. Occasionally food would get stuck between my crooked teeth (we all know how embarrassing that is!), and we know that can lead to cavities and gum disease. I decided I want everything straightened out! Dentists need dental work too sometimes.
I finally decided to get Invisalign (clear braces), thanks to my bro Dr. Mat. Here are my reasons for starting Invisalign:
I can’t wait to share the final results! Invisalign is a great alternative to traditional wires and brackets, and may be a treatment option if you want to achieve that perfect smile. |
Photo from Michael Dunn~!
