The term "cement" is normally associated with the construction industry. We say it when we refer to the gray, sticky gruel that hardens and never falls off, even in the face of the harshest weather. Of course, it is not indestructible. But even in times of massive stress, for example in an earthquake, the cement would not lose its grip on whatever it is holding.

As a dentist, I use the word "cement" all the time. However, for me, the qualities of dental crown cement must be suitable for your teeth. It should be sticky enough to hold the crown and tooth together. It doesn't matter if you bite aggressively on hard foods, the crown should stay. The cement must also be weak enough to be taken out without hassle. The easier it is to remove the dental crown cement, the easier it is to let us give you a brand new crown.

During the preparation of your tooth, I may have to remove quite a bit of enamel, the hard outer layer of your tooth. When doing this, the unprotected part will be showing. This is the inner layer of the tooth that has the nerve roots inside of them.

At the end of the first phase of treatment, I will put in a temporary crown as you wait for the lab team to build your permanent one. If you don't have some sort of makeshift crown, your teeth may become irreversibly sensitive. When you accidentally chew on something hard, the part of the tooth we are trying so hard to save may become permanently damaged.

Over here, we have our ideals of what makes a perfect Westland dental crown cement. It has an impact on temporary dental crowns because it will still be removed at a later time.

You run the risk of having your crown slip off when you don't have enough cement for it to hold. Or, it could simply be a case of a bad fit. On the unlikely chance you experience this, you should have the crown and tooth cleaned. After that, you have to somehow get the crown back on, even if it's temporary. Try with some dental cement, as a provisional measure. Of course, you should come to see us without delay and try to set up a date within 24 hours. It may be difficult if this happens while you are far from home. Still, do your best to search for a nearby dentist to help you out. You may need a new crown or it may be possible to re-cement the old one on the tooth.