Not a Very Merry Crown-mas: A Chicago Holiday Dental Dilemma

The wind whipped off Lake Michigan, carrying the festive scent of pine and roasting chestnuts down Michigan Avenue. Inside a cozy Lincoln Park apartment, the scene was decidedly less cheerful. Sarah, a normally meticulous graphic designer, stared in disbelief at the small porcelain cap resting in her palm. Her 11-year-old crown on tooth #19—a molar she had babied, flossed around religiously, and questioned for over a decade—had just come loose during a bite of her mother’s famous gingerbread.

Dual Dental Emergency: Deep Caries and Suspected Dry Socket Analysis

This case presents two distinct, critical dental issues in different parts of the mouth, requiring immediate professional attention.

Part 1: Deep Caries / Irreversible Pulpitis Diagnosis (Image 1)

The first image clearly shows a molar (likely the second molar) with extensive tooth decay.

Smile Transformation: How Porcelain Crowns Became This Toronto Professional’s Best Investment

For Jonas, a sharp presentation was key to closing deals. A successful year in his Toronto-based consulting business meant he was financially ready to invest in himself. But a chipped front tooth from an old sports injury had long been a source of self-consciousness, holding back his smile in both boardrooms and social settings.