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According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans experience some degree of gum inflammation. Over the past decade, researchers have published studies linking bacteria involved in periodontal disease to cardiovascular disease.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings, and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it will soon be cold and flu season, and you’re one of the unfortunate people who’ve caught whatever’s been going around. While you’re recuperating, here are some tips for looking after yourself and your dental health.

It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting on them. Sometimes you have a cavity that has stealthily developed beneath an earlier filling. And the result is, sometimes you lose a filling.

If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get down to the basics of crowns!