{"id":128,"date":"2019-02-25T11:44:09","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T11:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fortlauderdalesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2019-03-11T11:47:50","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T11:47:50","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-fort-lauderdale-explains-benefits-of-temporary-restorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortlauderdalesmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/emergency-dentist-in-fort-lauderdale-explains-benefits-of-temporary-restorations\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Dentist In Fort Lauderdale Explains Benefits of Temporary Restorations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fortlauderdalesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-2019-03-11.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a dental bridge being cemented into place\" class=\"wp-image-129\" width=\"276\" height=\"206\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that, at one time, people used materials like\nbeeswax and wood to fix damaged teeth? Thankfully, those days are long gone. Modern\ndental work is stronger and more reliable than ever, but, like anything, it\ndoesn\u2019t last forever and needs to be replaced at some point. If you\u2019ve broken a\ndental crown or bridge and need a replacement, an emergency dentist in Fort\nLauderdale can make a brand new restoration in just 1-2 weeks. But don\u2019t worry\n&#8211; you won\u2019t have to walk around without a tooth during that time! Keep reading\nto learn why crowns and bridges can break and how you\u2019ll be given a temporary restoration\nuntil the permanent one is made!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Would a Crown or Bridge Break? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned, nearly all dental work needs to be replaced\neventually because it\u2019s subject to wear-and-tear just like natural teeth are.\nHere are some common reasons a crown or bridge might break: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chewing things like ice, pens, hard candies, or nuts.\n&nbsp;<\/li><li>Trauma or blunt force<\/li><li>When tooth decay (i.e. a cavity) forms on the natural\ntooth under the restoration (this is more likely if the tooth and gumline haven\u2019t\nbeen kept clean). This decay eats away at the tooth and can cause the crown or\nbridge to break or become loose and fall off. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite your best efforts at preventing these emergency\nsituations, sometimes they happen anyway! In that case, you can call a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortlauderdalesmiles.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dentist in\nFort Lauderdale<\/a> to have a replacement made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Process of Having a New Dental Crown or Bridge Made? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The basic steps involved in having a dental crown or bridge\nmade are very similar, so this explanation applies to both: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These procedures require two appointments. Here\u2019s what you\ncan expect at the first: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>First, a dentist will make sure that you\u2019re\ncomfortable and out of pain. Normally when a crown or bridge is made, they\nwould begin by shaping and preparing your natural tooth for the restoration.\nBut, since that was already done when the initial restoration was made, your\ndentist will probably only need to make minimal changes. <\/li><li>Impressions are then taken and sent to a dental\nlab where technicians use them to custom-make the new crown or bridge. <\/li><li>Then, so you won\u2019t have to be without a tooth\nwhile you\u2019re waiting, a temporary crown or bridge is made for you to wear in\nthe meantime. This allows you to chew, smile and function normally until your\nsecond appointment, although you will need to be fairly careful and avoid\ntough, hard, or sticky foods. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second visit, 1-2 weeks later, will be much shorter. At\nthis appointment, the temporary crown will be removed and the permanent one\nwill be cemented into place. Finally, your dentist will check your bite and\nmake any adjustments as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By seeing a dentist as soon as possible after breaking a\ncrown or bridge, you\u2019ll be well on your way to a restored smile and great oral\nhealth! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortlauderdalesmiles.com\/dr-marc-mingel.html\">Dr. Marc Mingel<\/a>\nis a general, restorative, and emergency dentist in Fort Lauderdale who is\ndedicated to providing his community with outstanding dental care. When\ntreating an emergency, he provides treatment that not only looks and feels\ngreat long-term, but short-term as well. If you\u2019ve experienced a dental emergency\nor have any questions, he can be contacted via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortlauderdalesmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that, at one time, people used materials like beeswax and wood to fix damaged teeth? Thankfully, those days are long gone. Modern dental work is stronger and more reliable than ever, but, like anything, it doesn\u2019t last forever and needs to be replaced at some point. 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