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Something in Between: Milled Resin Large cavities cannot be treated effectively with fillings. When the space is too big, the material in fillings can cause teeth to crack or create sensitivity as it pulls away from the surrounding tooth. However, because a tooth must be ground down in order to place a crown, many dentists will avoid suggesting a crown unless it’s the only option. If you’re in this in-between situation, milled resin may be able to help you. A happy medium between a filling and a crown, milled resin is strong and durable. After removing the decay from your tooth, your dentist can mill a block of hybrid ceramic resin into the shape needed to fill the cavity. Milling the resin takes around seven minutes, so treatment can usually be completed in a single office visit. Milled resin fillings are around half the price of a crown and offer more predictable, long-term results than a traditional filling. Do I need a milled resin filling? Milled resin fillings are often used to replace older, large silver fillings that have come loose. If you bite down and feel a corner of your filling chip out, it might be time to replace the filling with milled resin. Any time you feel a tooth chip, crack, or experience dental pain, call your dentist and get it checked out as soon as possible. It’s much better to address any problems as soon as possible, which can help prevent the need for expensive root canals, crowns, or periodontal surgery.
Did you know that dental decay can be biological? Some patients can brush and floss several times a day and still end up with new cavities during their checkups. This is nothing to be ashamed of. A little decay won’t destroy your dental health. Depending on your situation, we have a couple different options for addressing decay and protecting your smile. Fillings Fillings are the most common kind of tooth restoration. This is used to address a small amount of decay that could grow into a bigger problem if left unchecked. If you need a filling, your dentist will gently remove any decay, clean your tooth, and fill it with some material to keep the tooth strong and prevent future decay. The most common fillings are composite tooth- colored fillings and “silver” amalgam fillings. We have actually not placed a “silver” amalgam filling since 2003. We found that when people are given the choice, they prefer the composite tooth-colored fillings. We can certainly still accommodate and place the amalgam fillings, however. Crowns When a tooth has suffered from serious damage or decay, crowns are used to protect your oral health. A dental crown is basically a cap that’s placed over your tooth. The cap is indistinguishable from your other teeth. Crowns are used to protect weak teeth and restore broken teeth.
Decay Isn’t the End
How to Make Your Own Sauerkraut Cabbage is in season right now, which means it’s the perfect time to try your hand at making sauerkraut. The fermented cabbage requires only two ingredients, keeps for months, and is packed with beneficial probiotics.
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Ingredients •
2 lbs cabbage 4 tsp fine sea salt
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Something to weigh down cabbage, ideally made of a nonreactive material like glass
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Equipment • Jar •
Lid with airlock
Directions 1. Remove outer leaves from cabbage. Slice very thinly. 2. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and salt. Let stand for 20 minutes. 3. Squeeze cabbage to release juices. Let the cabbage continue to soak and release juices for another 20 minutes.
4. Transfer to a jar and press down cabbage until completely submerged in its juices. Weigh down cabbage. 5. Seal jar with airlock. Let cabbage sit at room temperature and away from sunlight for one month. Once fermented, transfer to the fridge. Sauerkraut will keep for six months to one year.
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