A tooth extraction is usually a short procedure done under local anesthesia, and most people feel back to normal within a few days. What matters most is protecting the blood clot for the first day or two and planning how to replace the tooth. Nobody looks forward to having a tooth pulled, and a lot...
You likely need a dental crown when a tooth is too damaged, cracked or weakened for a filling to hold it together. A crown is a custom cap that covers the whole visible tooth, and getting one usually takes two visits a few weeks apart. Crowns are one of the most common things a general...