My son is 3 years old (Jan 3 2002). When can I take him for his check up or at what age should kids start to see dentists?
What can you tell me about dental “onlays”. They substitue for silver or plastic fillings and resemble the appearance of porcelin. Do they stand up over time and what are the risks or downsides to restoring a decayed tooth with them assuming there is enough tooth left for the onlay to attach to. I’ve been told by my dentist that if I don’t pay for “Premium” crowns on my upper front teeth, there will always be a gap at the gum line as the regular crowns DentaQuest discounts will never fit without the gap. But Permium ones will always fit. It’s about 2 times more money out of my pocket. I need advice? I don’t expect you to discuss the dollar amount another dentist charges, but I do need your opinion as to why inferior crowns/caps are used as a general practice,according to the office of my dentist, and your views on the difference between a regular vs premium crown. Finally, is it your opiinon I will have the gap with one but as promised no gap with the other? I have an appointment to be