Many people have had the annoying buzz in their teeth whenever they eat cold or hot foods. Not many people like this feeling, that's for sure. Because of this, I always put in a temporary crown first that will eventually be replaced by a permanent one. This way, you do not have to worry about tingling in your tooth while the temporary crown is on.

Folks have all sorts of grounds for having a crown installed. Maybe one of your teeth is so weak that you want to protect it from getting any worse. A crown would also be necessary for a cracked tooth that needs to be held together. Damaged teeth can also benefit from crowns. Even teeth that are broken or deeply eroded. If you have a major filling on one of your tooth, a crown may be helpful if the tooth has mostly crumbled away. People who have dental bridges get crowns to keep them firm. Crowns can also hide stains or chips on your teeth, or even implants that you prefer hidden.

When you come to my Westland dental office, the first thing I do is to prep your tooth. The tooth will probably need some smoothening out initially. While I'm performing my task, a bit of your enamel will have to be removed. This is the outer covering of the teeth that provides protection for your teeth from a host of natural and man-made hazards. But more than that, it guards the nerve endings you have on the roots of your teeth.

Because of the missing enamel, you will experience added sensitivity in your tooth. Even using toothpaste won't help. The quick-fix crown will then be given to you as a stop-gap measure.

I will make a cast out of the shape of your tooth, and repeat this process for the tooth just opposite of it. This is important for your bite, so that is will not be uneven. Then the mold is filled with the correct substances. It is similar to playing with plaster of Paris. When the plaster is dry, the temporary crown is cemented on to the tooth.

That's all it takes. No more tingling sensation.