If your tooth needs to have its shape, size, strength, and appearance restored, Dr. John Hobgood may place a dental crown. While the permanent crown is being custom made for your smile, you will wear a temporary crown for about two weeks. Our dentist recommends that you give your temporary crown a little bit of extra care and precaution to... read more »

If things like drinking hot coffee or eating ice cream causes you to wince with pain, you might suffer from tooth sensitivity. There can be a lot of underlying causes of tooth sensitivity, including cavities caused by general tooth decay, fractured teeth with exposed dentin, old fillings that are about to fail, eroded tooth enamel and periodontal disease. The underlying... read more »