Dental Crowns | Naperville Cosmetic Dentistry

Why Is Plaque Building Up on My Dental Crown?

When dental crowns are placed correctly, they should feel seamless. In fact, a well-crafted crown should be so comfortable that you forget it’s even there. But when something isn’t done quite right, patients can be left with discomfort, frustration, and concerns about their oral health. This patient wrote to our Naperville cosmetic dentist with concerns about her new dental restoration. Read her story below: The Patient’s Experience As soon as […]

How to Fix a Chipped Tooth

A chipped tooth can be the result of several factors, including injuries, accidents, tooth decay, or simply biting down too hard when eating. Regardless of the cause, anyone who’s suffered from a chipped tooth knows this condition can both cause discomfort and disrupt the quality of the smile. Thankfully, chipped teeth are generally treatable in the hands of a top cosmetic dentist like David R. Newkirk, DDS. With nearly 30 […]

When a Crown Feels Off

I have a dental crown that feels off. My dentist has tinkered with it and says there is nothing wrong. I can’t explain exactly what feels off, it just does. My dentist thinks I am just not used to having a dental crown there, but this isn’t my first crown. Is this in my mind or should I pursue it further? Meagan Dear Meagan, I would follow up with this […]

Crowning a live tooth

Is it normal to crown a live tooth? My dentist put a crown on a molar that didn’t have a root canal. I’ve just never heard of that before. Nancy G.- Alabama Nancy, Yes, it is pretty common to put a dental crown over a tooth without a root canal treatment. We do that whenever there is a significant risk that the tooth can break. This protects the tooth. The […]

Can I order my own crowns?

Are there any laws, restricting me from ordering my own crowns or veneers in the state of Louisiana ? Why is there virtually no affordable comprehensive dental care in the USA? I am a Lupus patient, after many years of treatment my teeth have also suffered. I have done a good job of caring for my teeth through the years. I still have my back molars on three sides and […]