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What is a dental crown?

  The dental crown is actually a crown or cap exactly like the original tooth, which is completely placed on top of the prepared tooth. It has cosmetic and restorative uses. There are different types of crowns that are made first after molding by a specialist doctor and then by dental laboratory delicately making the crown according to the mold. What is the use of dental crowns? When the tooth has suffered a lot of decay in such a way that it cannot be repaired only by filling, a dental crown is an option. Teeth affected by severe decay and injuries can best be restored with dental crowns. It is an intensive dental restoration that requires much of the tooth to be removed. Types of dental crowns: There are different crowns mainly made of metal alloys or ceramic-based material. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. Metal-ceramic: Metal-ceramic crown is made from a combination of ceramic and metal. They have high strength and are a suitable option for covering

Tooth decay in children

  Tooth decay is one of the most common problems in children. From children’s baby teeth to permanent teeth all can be affected by decay and cavities. If these cavities are not treated, they can cause serious dental health problems later. Tooth decay happens in all, teens, children, and adults. For this reason, before these types of problems occur, it is better to take proper care of oral health to prevent decay. What is the cause of tooth decay in children ? One of the most important reasons for children's tooth decay and damage is the excessive use of sugary substances, followed by not observing oral and dental hygiene and leaving food particles inside the teeth. Caries can spread from the enamel which is the hard mineral outer layer to the inner structure of the tooth. Other causes of tooth decay in children: ·          Not brushing teeth well and regularly ·          Poor and unhealthy eating ·          Insufficient fluoride. The key ingredient, fluoride, is e