I’m Unhappy With The Size Of My Crowns, But My Dentist Has Scared Me From Getting Them Re-done. What Should I Do?
Q.
Hello, I have had three of my front teeth fitted with porcelain crowns but I am unhappy with their appearance – my dentist has agreed to replace them. However, two of the teeth are root filled and quite weak. My dentist has scared me by telling me that it’s a high probability removing the crowns will damage whats left of the teeth and he’s not keen on fitting posts – he says they don’t last long and can cause problems. I don’t know whether to just leave them (even though I’ve paid £600 per crown) or chance it and have them redone.
Any advice would be appreciated?
Many thanks.
Hello, I have had three of my front teeth fitted with porcelain crowns but I am unhappy with their appearance – my dentist has agreed to replace them. However, two of the teeth are root filled and quite weak. My dentist has scared me by telling me that it’s a high probability removing the crowns will damage whats left of the teeth and he’s not keen on fitting posts – he says they don’t last long and can cause problems. I don’t know whether to just leave them (even though I’ve paid £600 per crown) or chance it and have them redone.
Any advice would be appreciated?
Many thanks.
A.
Hello and thank you for writing in. Unfortunately without having your X-rays in front of me it’s difficult whether to say I agree with your dentist or not and can’t advise you properly. You could go for a consultation with another more experienced dentist if you a truly not happy with your crowns. It may be a decision you need to take on your own knowing the risks, however. Thanks and best of luck with this. Dr Hussein Shaffie.
Hello and thank you for writing in. Unfortunately without having your X-rays in front of me it’s difficult whether to say I agree with your dentist or not and can’t advise you properly. You could go for a consultation with another more experienced dentist if you a truly not happy with your crowns. It may be a decision you need to take on your own knowing the risks, however. Thanks and best of luck with this. Dr Hussein Shaffie.
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