Posts Tagged ‘dental crown’

Do zirconium dental crowns cause cancer?

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
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hello, i wanted to ask you if dental crowns made from zirconium can cause cancer.does it have titanium?my mum had a breast cancer, chemo radiation treatment and now 10 months after finishing tretment shes going to replace her crowns and fillings and she needs to know which crowns are best for her.
thank you

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Hi. Zirconia dental crowns do… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

One of my teeth is a crown, I bleached my teeth now it really stands out, what can I do?

Friday, February 4th, 2011
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Hi! One of my front teeth is a crown which is 12 years old. I have noticed recently that it’s beginning to look slightly different to the natural tooth. I mentioned this to my dentist and he said that it’s my own teeth that have darkened over time with age (I am 53). He suggested whitening my front 6 teeth with the bleaching gel. I used as he instructed bleaching 5 of the teeth leaving out bleaching of the crown. However after 6 days I noticed that my 5 natural teeth had whitened really well but unfortunatedly have now made the crown look yellower than it was before. I have paid £99 for this treatment and think that the only way to get the crown to match my natural tooth is to get the crown replaced. Also do you think I Will loose my £99 seeing that it has been unsucessful?

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It sounds like the whitening w… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

one of my teeth is very dark, how can this be remedied?

Friday, February 4th, 2011
Q.

hi, i had root canal on my top front tooth when i was 15, now i am 40 and the tooth is very dark, what would be the best treatment for this, do you think i could have nhs treatment because i am very self concious about this, many thanks

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The tooth may need to be bleac… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I want to have two implants, how long will this take?

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
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I HAVE 2 CROWNS AND I WANT TO HAVE 2 IMPLANTS HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE WITH TEETH IMPLANTS.

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around 3-6 months but it depen… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

One of my teeth is twisted, my dentist wants to remove it but i’m not sure if its worth it?

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
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My crown on tooth #19 needs to be replaced due to a large cavity under it. Tooth #20 is twisted by 90 degrees. My dentist wants to pull it and give me a bridge. The tooth doesn’t bother me and isn’t seen anyway; but my dentist says if I ignore it then it will eventually create other problems and may even end up breaking. Does this make since? I hate to have that work done if he is just being overly cautious.

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Absolutely. Large cavities can… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can I use superglue to re-attach a dislodged crown?

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
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After 6 years I dislodged one of my front caps chewing–I want to have it reglued however my dentist has retired and no longer lives here at the end of the world–other dentist say come in we’ll x-ray, etc. I just want my tooth reglued. How long does the glue last? Can I use superglue on it? I want it done now.

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Don’t use superglue , it can d… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I am having a dilemma, whether to get implants or find a cheaper less drastic solution?

Monday, January 31st, 2011
Q.

I am about to embark on some
expensive orthodentistry but havnt
decided what or who yet.

My problem is this.

I have a full row of top teeth – crowned
bridged – and the odd one of my own.
They have served me well but now
i a 61 the gums have receded &
and the stumps inside the crowns
r rotted giving an ugly black margin
between gum and tooth on about
6 of the teeth.

Bottom row – many removed teeth
hidden by a prosthesis denture
which shows silver”’ claw’ when i
smile widely. Bottom solution i
believe is dental implants. BUT
question like answering now is:
Is there anything less drastic n
expensive than implants to hide
decay in the gap on top row?

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you might be able to replace t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I have had one tooth refilled a number of times and now some of the healthy tissue is breaking off, what can I do?

Monday, January 31st, 2011
Q.

Hi there. I’m only 18 but one of my teeth had to be refilled a number of times, and now has a temporary filling. Now however some of the healthy tooth tissue is breaking off with relative eas and there is hardly any of it left. I’m worried if I go back to my dentist that he will have to drill this out, resulting in the whole tooth falling apart. Is it possible this will happen andf if so what can I do about it?

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If it needs rebuilding then a … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I have a gap in my front teeth, I am reluctant to get crowns as I am only 21 but worry a brace would not be enough, what do you think?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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I have a 1cm gap between my front teeth but all the rest of my teeth are straight and line up. I went to see a dentist about getting the gap closed but was told by using braces he would have to move all my teeth forward to close the gap and that may not work or he could cut down my teeth and close it with crowns but he would be reluctant to do that as im only 21. So i came out of the appointment having been offered no solution. Is there any way i could get the gap closed and keep my natural teeth?

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A 1cm gap seems huge, this wou… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

What is the best way to improve teeth that have had root canals?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
Q.

I currently have six teeth in top front that have previously had root canals done to them. What is the best way to improve them, they were never crowned or cap. One has a temporary cap but all the rest has had cosmetic work done to them. What do you suggest?

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Dear Enquirer,
Any tooth that … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma