Dental fillings are created from special materials like metallic amalgam, composite resin, gold alloys, or a special type of porcelain-ceramic. They are secured to the surrounding tooth enamel with a bond that is meant to last many long years. However, some forms of oral trauma and complications from chronic poor oral hygiene can sometimes affect the relationship between a dental... read more »

Dental erosion, injury, gum disease or decay can lead to an infection of your tooth’s innermost layer - the pulp. Your pulp contains the nerve endings, tissue and blood vessels of your tooth. If it becomes infected, the only way to save your tooth without extracting it would be to remove the pulp from your teeth by performing a root... read more »

There are many types of dental restorations, including dental crowns. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. At John F. Lann, DDS - Round Rock TX Dentist, we provide tooth-colored, aesthetic dental crowns. Dr. John F. Lann may recommend a dental crown in Round Rock, Texas,... read more »

There are several reasons why John F. Lann, DDS - Round Rock TX Dentist might recommend a dental crown for you. If you have an extremely discolored tooth, a weak tooth that needs the strength of a crown to hold it together, or if you want a crown for simple cosmetic reasons, we can help you determine it a crown... read more »