My crown is too big too long and doesnt meet my gumline
Q. I have just been to a dentist, to put a crown on a dead front tooth and i am sad to say i cannot smile any more, the tooth with the crown stands out its bigger and longer and dos’nt reach my gum line. can this problem be fix?. And if so can u [...]
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my crown doesnt fit after breast cancer treatment
Q. I hope you can help. In Dec I was diagnosed with breast cancer. During my chemotherapy I lost my gold crown off of my wisdom tooth. (I still have the crown) but was told that I could not have any dental treatment because of the threat of infection. Now the problem is that the [...]
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should i have an onlay or crown
Q. Hi - I have an existing cap on a molar (actually it may be an ‘onlay’, as it is essentially half a tooth than has been cemented on to the remaining half-molar, which is fully intact - i.e., has not been ground into a peg) which has just broken in half. The dentist I [...]
cerec crown before getting married
Q. hello I have had a crown/filling on my front top tooth 20 years ago, now its discoloured and Im getting married in 2 weeks and it looks awful in photos, what can be done with such little time?
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A. It is very likely that a new crown would [...]
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5 dental crowns for my upper teeth
Q. I was recently quoted for 5 dental crowns on my upper front teeth and a bridge between two of the teeth. When they went to install the crowns it turned out they made one big bridge. Is this something that is normally done? I am concerned Im not getting what I paid for because [...]
replace crown and dental implant
Q. Hello Dr I wanted some advice on who to approach about replacing a crown and an implant that I had fitted 16 years ago, the right front tooth (implant) and the incisor (crown) beside it. The actual ‘teeth’ are bearable and good condition but the incisor sticks out, I was told [...]
Tags: dental crown, dental implants
What will happen if i do not replace my crown
Q. A crown fell off a tooth that had a root canal. What will happen if I don’t replace the crown. The tooth has no pain.
A. hi many thanks for your enquiry. the tooth can break down if the crown is not replaced also this jeopardises the seal of the root canal which can [...]
Tags: root canal, root canal. veneer
my crowns are developing gaps between them
Q. Hi, I have 5 crowns fitted to my top front teeth and the layout of them have been changing, like big gaps are forming and also they are protruding. I have had braces before and corrected the bite but my dentist said my top jaw is smaller than the bottom. I have [...]
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is there a grant availble for getting my teeth capped
Q. about two years ago went to a local dentist and i let my teeth get in a bit of a state he said bottom ones are neare enough perfect but the especial the front as two main front ones have bad stains plus chipped now shrinking into gums plus will need to get capped [...]
Tags: Tooth+fillings, white teeth
can my broken crown be removed
Q. Hi My lower third molar of the right jaw has a broken crown and I want it to get removed.But the dentist says that as the molar is attached to the lower jaw a surgical operation is required. Is there any way the tooth can be removed without an operation.
A. It may not be [...]
Tags: broken teeth, crown, crowns
what should i do after my tooth cap has fallen off
Q. 2 years ago i had my front tooth capped as it was discloured due to having previously undergone root canal treatment on it. Recently as i was biting into a chocolate the full cap came off including the peg part of my tooth. The cap has temporarily been put back in using some kind [...]
Tags: root canal, root canal treatment, tooth decay, wobbly teeth
my teeth are grey and i need a crown replacement
Q. I have a long standing now >20yrs old porcelain/metal crown, which has a minor fracture,leaving me with a sensitive front tooth, now temporarily sealed by my dentist. My teeth are in excellent condition, but have always been grey in colour (mother taking antibiotics during her pregnancy). I am female, now 36 and keen to [...]
Tags: dental crown, dental+fillings. fillings, teeth bleaching
my dental crown fitted over a year ago causes me pain
Q. I had a crown fitted over a year ago which had to be filed down to eventually fit the tooth. It looks to be much too big. I had pain as soon as the crown was fitted. I have experienced pain on and off ever since.The first time I went back to the dentist [...]
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what is best for flourosis crowns veneers or microabrasion
Q. Hiya, I am 22 years old (female), I have had flourosis stains since the age of 14.I have been told that the stains are deeply embedded in the front two teeth - this is the only place that are visible..otherwise my teeth are okay. I want to know what treatment I need. I have [...]
Tags: dental veneer
How much do UK crowns cost compared to Poland
Q. Hi. My wife has returned from Poland after some dental work. We always wanted to have a holiday there and she needed 4 veneers replacing so we combined the two. We had a fab time and the Polish dentist could not have been more proffessional. There is a small issue however with her 2 [...]
Tags: cost cosmetic dentistry, crown, crowns, dental crown, dental veneers, porcelain crowns, porcelain veneer, porcelain veneers
My NHS dental crowns are too white what can I do
Q. I go to a local dentist where I have been going for a long time and my dentist no longer treats adults, just children\’s braces. i therefore changed to a dentist at that practice, but did not know him. I have had 3 new crowns at the front and a veneer (privately) plus teeth [...]
Tags: braces, nhs crowns, Q. Dental crowns, Q. Teeth Whitening
What is the best adhesive for a 4 tooth implant that is loose
Q. have a 4 tooth implant but after about 5 months it becomes loose and needs to be reset. What is the strongest adhesive I should be using or is there a different problem?
A. It is unclear if you are referring to the implants themselves becoming lose or the crowns placed on the implants. Many [...]
Tags: Q. Dental crowns, Q. Dental Implants
Is me dentist qualifies to fit lava crowns
Q. I have eight porcelaine crowns that badly need to be replaced. My dentist recommended lava crowns at a cost of 3,000 I am just unsure if he is qualified to perform this treatment. Or am i taking an expensive risk?
A. It is not possible or ethical for me to comment on the abilities of [...]
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My front teeth are too long and look bad what can you advise
Q. Hi Im 60 years old my two front upper teeth have grown long and one is now loose, they look awfull please advise treatment and cost
A. It sound as though you have gum disease and that your front teeth have got to the stage of sever bone lose. The only option is usually removal [...]
Tags: gum disease, loose teeth, Q. Dental Bridges, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Dentures
I want a nice smile but my front teeth are not straight due to sucking a dummy
Q. my front teeth are not straight, one goes slightly back and the other forward with a gap..i think they may be impacted because i had a dummy too long as a child…what could be done to straighten them. im 28 now and although i have a fear of the dentist i really want a [...]
Tags: braces, gums, orthodontic treatment, Q. Dental crowns, Q. Dental Veneers, teeth straightening
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