A dental crown is typically fashioned from durable dental materials such as gold alloy, base metals, or a special dental grade porcelain-ceramic. This is meant to rival the strength of natural tooth enamel to restore a significantly compromised tooth. Even though these materials are known for their durability, it is still possible to chip a dental crown. Potential causes might... read more »

Accidentally biting the edge of your tongue while chewing gum or eating food rarely causes enough damage to warrant first aid. Unfortunately, there are rare instances when an accident, blow to the face or sports injury can result in a significant tongue injury. In a situation like this, Dr. Daniel Sahutske offers a few essential first-aid tips for taking care... read more »