Why Dental Crown is Required?

Written by bfcdental on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 1:06 AM


A dental crown is a cap (tooth shaped), which is placed over a tooth to restore its shape and size. It also provides strength to the tooth, while improving its appearance. There are many situations that may require your tooth to be restored with a crown denture in Bangkok, some of the most common situations include:
Root canal: After performing root canal treatment, many dentists recommend applying dental crown in the treated area to guard the teeth from bacteria and support them in the process. Further, in many root canal treatments, it becomes essential to fit crowns over the treated teeth in order to avoid the high risk of facture.
Appearance of teeth: Dental crowns helps to change the undesirable appearance of teeth by making them look more natural and beautiful.
Large filling: In large filling procedure, when there is not a lot of tooth left, dental crows are required to cover and support the tooth.
Other reasons: Dental crowns may also be required to protect a weak tooth from breaking, to repair an already broken tooth, to clasp a dental bridge in place, to cover deformed or severely discolored teeth, to cover a dental implant, etc.

Essential Tips to Follow after a Root Canal Treatment

Written by bfcdental on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 10:29 PM

A root canal or endodontic treatment is a dental procedure, performed to restore and save a severely damaged or infected tooth. Under this procedure, the damaged area of the tooth, known as pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected. After that the area is filled using a filling and sealed. Here are some of the important tips that you must follow after a root canal treatment in Thailand, have a look:
  • First and foremost, it is important to take the antibiotics as prescribed by your dentist.
  • Follow a good oral hygiene; brush your teeth twice a day.
  • Avoid hard, tough and crunchy foods, especially after a recently treated root canal.
  • Consider getting a crown placed on your tooth.
  • Visit your dentist on a frequent basis for cleaning and examination of your root canal. Chewing on such foods can lead to broken teeth and may also cause harm to your root canals.
The root canal treatment in Thailand has a high success rate. If treated and cared properly, the restored tooth can last a lifetime.


Why Dental Implants Are Better Than Other Available Options?

Written by bfcdental on at 10:07 PM

Are you looking for affordable dental implants in Bangkok? Dental implants are basically the metal posts or frames that are placed into the jawbone under the gums through a surgical procedure. Dental implants are fused into the jawbone to provide a stable support for artificial teeth. Dental implants are the foremost choice as compared to various other options available to restore missing or damaged teeth. 
Some of the reasons why dental implants are better than other available options include:
Dental implant not only helps to restore a lost or damaged tooth, it also look, feels and functions like a natural tooth. Other options may interfere with speaking, eating, smiling and other activities of everyday life and can also cause bone deterioration.
Dental implants are a long-lasting solution as compared to traditional dental bridges or any other options. When properly placed and cared, dental implants can last for a lifetime. However, they may require periodic adjustments.
Traditional dentures may slip when you eat, smile, laugh or cough, whereas, dental implants will not move or shift as they are fixed in place and fuse naturally with the jawbone.
All these reasons suggest that dental implants are the best option as compared to other available options.