When Is a Temporary Dental Crown Needed? A dental crown is used to protect and restore a tooth if there’s been any form of damage. Dental crowns may be needed for several different reasons. It may ...

A dental filling can replace parts of a damaged tooth and prevent further decay. Although fillings are usually permanent, your doctor might initially treat tooth decay with a temporary filling. Keep ...

You're crunching ice or a piece of hard candy when you notice something hard in your mouth that doesn't melt or dissolve. You get a sick feeling as you realize what it is -- a piece of broken tooth.

A man who doesn't have an NHS dentist has repaired his own tooth with a kit he bought online for £3.99. Antony Watson ordered the plastic and superglue kit from Amazon. Mr Watson, who said he can't ...