After a root canal treatment, Mary’s tooth is 55% plastic and 45% real. Crown is needed to reinforce the tooth. Mary’s previous tooth that went through root canal cracked as she chose to procrastinate. Therefore, her best advice:
“Crown your tooth as soon as possible right after a root canal treatment.”
THE CLINIC
Choose a reliable dental surgeon. Toof Doctor is a dental surgeon equipped with latest technology – their equipment never fails to impress me.
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THE DENTIST
This year marks the 10th year I’ve been with Dr Shervon Lum. Mary’s definition of a good dentist:
- Skills – Gentle yet firm in treatment, no post treatment issues like swelling, fillings falling, bad bites
- Experience – Understands patient’s discomfort and thus minimizes them
- Knowledge – Constantly upgrading knowledge and skills
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THE TREATMENT
The whole process of getting the tooth crowned took only 1.5 hours. Amazingly fast.
First 30 minutes
- Tooth shaved 1 mm inwards to allow space to fit crown
- Wirelessly connected 3D camera takes images of upper and lower tooth
- Choose crown colour that best matches the existing teeth
Next 30 minutes
- Dentist design crown
- Instruction sent to machine that 3D moulded the crown
- Mary goes for lunch
Last 30 minutes
- Minor adjustment, fitting test to make sure floss can go through
- Fit the crown permanently using resins that can be UV cure in around 30 seconds
- Bite test
- Photos taken to show the final product
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THE PRICE
Prices offered at the dental is comparable to other dental. However, there is no price tag attached to quality. Full porcelain crown cost around $800 – $1200. The best price is always to take care of your teeth by yourself. = )
Being able to smile again: priceless
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Beautiful set of teeth maintained by Dr Lum.