Archive for the ‘Q. Dental crowns’ Category

My front tooth has moved me dentist says I need a veneer

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
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Hi, One of my two front teeth has slowly changed position over the years. It has moved both slightly outward and slightly over the neighboring front tooth. A dental hospital has recommended to my dentist that all that is needed is a veneer on the neighboring tooth, to balance things out but I\’m not convinced. i’m thinking about a crown, which he agrees is a better solution but keeps saying I would be losing tooth tissue. What do you think ?

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Can I have a veneer on top of a temporary crown

Friday, May 2nd, 2008
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I lost my tooth in the front and had a temporary crown which was done very bad, would it be possible to have a veneer put on top of the temporary crown

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Can glass crowns look as natural as tooth veneers

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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When I was a teenager I suffered with bulimia and as a result had acid erosion on my two front teeth. I have recently had venneers replaced on my front two teeth for the second time but also a root canal on one of them also. I am very pleased with the result but as now very worried about what will happen when these veneers need to be replaced? will i have to have crowns and will they look as natural as the veneers. Ive heard that glass crowns are the most natural looking but can they work on a root canal front tooth? I would appreciate any advice as i have developed a bug bear about my teeth when I should be enjoying thw way they look now. Im just worried about what will happen when I need replacement treatment and what are my options.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

My dental crowns are much longer and wider rthan my teeth

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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I have visited a dentist to have cosmetic dentistry – to whiten my teeth and replace teeth at the front of my mouth that I am unhappy with. At present I am in the process of having my teeth whitened at home. Whilst I have seen a model of the proposed crowns, and am being recommended to go to the lab and discuss these with the technician, they are much longer and wider than my present teeth/crowns. This may be the right thing to do, but I have previously had bad crowns fitted which looked terrible, and I really want to have beautiful teeth that I am happy with. I have not received anything in writing and am becoming a bit concerned that I could end up with yet another expensive mistake. I may be being overly concerned, but I really would rather ‘see’ how my teeth would look before I go through an irreversible process. Can you advise? Thank you

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I have capped my 2 front teeth what do veneers cost?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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Hi i am just wondering i have to capped teeth on my two front teeth would i be able to get these done as i am only 17 years old and how much do veneers cost per tooth if oyu could get back to me that would be great thanks.

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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

my gums are receeding and crowns dropping do i need new crowns

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
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Hello i would like some advice regarding replacing crowns i had 4 crowns fitted about 20 years ago i had no problems with them , but i had new ones fitted about 5 years ago due to receding gums,after about 6 months one of the crowns seemed to be dropping, i was told this was the root of the tooth. it has continued to drop, i changed dentists and was told i should not have been given new crowns as i have a gum disease i would have to have a plate. i have changed dentists again and was told i need new crowns i am worried the tooth will drop again would i be wasting my money on crowns or was the other dentist right and i should have a plate?

I would apreciate some advice as i really dont know what is the right decision to make , i dont want to pay out a lot of money and 6 months down the line be in the same situation. many thanks for your time in replying to my question

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

I have periodontal disease and wobbly crowns can i just replace the crowns

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
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I have two crowns at the front of my mouth which I have had for approx 15 years. I would like them replaced – as I have periodontal disease and this has caused them to move. One of the crowns is slightly wobbly. Would I be right in thinking that if they were replaced this would resolve the wobblyness! My dentist (NHS) has said to take out my 4 front teeth and replace them with a temporary denture before having a fixed bridge. But surely it would be better to keep my own teeth and have the two crowns replaced wouldn’t it? I really do not want to have to wear a denture as I have very bad gag refelexes – I am only 38 – so surely it would be better to replace the crowns.Many thanks for your answer.

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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I had 10 veneers due to tetracycline staining should i crown then now my gums are receding

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
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Hello. I had 10 Veneers 19 years ago because of Tetracycline staining. One of the veneers came off and I ate it! But the others are ok and not chipped but the gums are receding a bit. Now I am looking for advice as to whether the next step is to Crown them. My dentist says it is. (Ideally I would like implants as they sound as if they would be for life! But the cost is too great.) I am a nervous patient Can you please advise. Thank you. Kind regards.

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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I had Root canal and need a crown how long will a crown last

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
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Hi Dr Solanki, I had root canal treatment on one of my teeth over a year ago, the tooth has now broken. I have been informed by my dentist that I now need a crown as soon as possible. Could you please advise me what crown I should go for and how long one would last. Also, please could you tell me how much I should expect to pay for a crown as i’m looking to change dentists, and want to make sure that I choose the best one. One more thing, what are the chances of a crown falling off? because the last thing I want to do is pay for the treatment and within a month it falls off. Many thanks in advance.

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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Immediate implant placement post extraction advice

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
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My question is about immediate post-extraction implant placement. I have had a crown on 1 upper front tooth for 18yrs recently the post broke and according to my dentist the post is too short for another crown. I am contemplating various options to replace the crown,one of them being a titanium implant.I have already had X rays, blood tests etc…to assess suitability to implant. I am in favour of an immediate post extraction implant placement which i mentioned to my dentist,he stated it was a “possibility” but would not elaborate. I am aware you cannot answer what would be best in MY case but i would be grateful for some general info on potential dangers/difficulties of immediate post extraction implant. I am 65 yrs old with no major health problems. I have had a successful hip replacement (titanium) a few years back.Many thanks for your advice. Regards. F

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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki