Posts Tagged ‘dental crowns’

Can I have lumineers fitted to existing crowns?

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
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Hello, I have three crowns on the top and one on the bottom. I am a young 61 year old and I noticed in my holiday photos that my teeth look yellow. Looking in the mirror confirms this.
I want Lumineer veneers because I dont think I could go through the invasive work required for normal veneers. I went to see a local cosmetic dentist who recommended whitening and replacing the crowns which have given me no trouble at all in all the years I have had them.

I really do want veneers but the work involved seems excessive so I want to have lumineers.

My question is can you confirm that lumineers can be fitted to crowns. The dentist I spoke about said this was news to him! Thank you.

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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 keep my crowns when I have the rest of my teeth fixed?

Monday, February 21st, 2011
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Dear Dr Tennet,
I would like to improve my smile. I currently have 2 crowns (2 front teeth) which I had after a see-saw accident which were recently changed in Sweden (June 2009). They look great and I would like to keep them. The teeth either side of them I would like to be improved. My dentist in Sweden will not do this as it is for cosmetic purposes therefore I will need to go elsewhere. Will the new practice need to change the front 2 teeth or do you think it will be possible to leave them as I find it to be uneccessary due to cost and that I love the look of them already?
My second question is I have the option to have these improvements in either London or Portugal – from a cost / technology / qualified point of view which do you think would be the best option for me?
I appreciate you help with my questions very much.
Kindest Regards,

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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 you reshape a gold crown?

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
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I recently got a gold alloy crown fitted on one of my tooth. When closing the jaw, it wasn’t very comfortable as the crown was too high. So the dentist used one of the instruments to heat the top of the crown and adjust the height.

On returning home, the surface of the crown looks smooth on the sides but on the top it looks rough which I guess is due to manual adjustment.

My understanding was that the height of the tooth is reduced so that the crown fits over it and is in level with the neighbouring teeth.

My concern is that heating the top of the crown might have created a tiny microscopic hole that might over time lead to bacteria seeping in.

Is it common procedure to reshape the gold crowns?

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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

What can be done about tooth from which crown keeps coming loose?

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
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I had a crown fitted on my front top tooth, and months after, it snapped off during an accident. The dentist fitted a post to the tooth, drilled a hole and cemented it in. He said after time it will come loose and fall out. I have been put off and scared ever since and now it as fallen out and I have been using cement bought from Boots to hold it in for weeks at a time.
What can be done about this tooth? I have many other bad teeth but this on is priority

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

What treatment would you recommend for my eleven missing teeth?

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
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Hello!I have about 11 teeth missing.Two front teeth, 3 bottom teeth the rest upper back teeth.What would u recommend,dental bridge maybe.I really miss smiling. I need a SMILE ! makeover.

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Dear Enquirer,
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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

What would I need to do to turn my crooked teeth into a perfect smile?

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
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I have crooked teeth and would really like a perfect smile. What would I need to do. How much would it cost?

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Can a crown and a veneer be matched on the upper 2 front teeth?

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
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Can a crown and a veneer be matched on the upper 2 front teeth? i.e. I know the thickness and coverage is different, so can one expect them to match in most lighting conditions? Or do you need to get 2 crowns even though 1 doesn’t really need it?

Thanks,

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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 chipped my front tooth, my dentist told me I could not get crowns on the NHS, is this true?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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I grint my teeth in my sleep, this has caused my front teeth to chip. went to the dentist to ask about crowns today, he said they wouldn’t be provided on the nhs as its cosmetic and will cost £700 per tooth. is this right?

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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

How much will it cost to remove a gold crown?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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Hi,
I have a gold cap on a upper tooth. I would like to remove it. What is the procedure and how much would it cost?

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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

My crowns keep coming out, what do you advise?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
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I had several “procera” crowns fitted just over 2 years ago most of which replaced older crowns fitted around 20 years ago. One of the new crowns fell out 12 months ago and was refitted. This has recently again fallen out and another has also fallen out without warning. It would appear that the crowns were fitted onto posts that were fitted 2o years ago. I now have 2 prominent gaps and am having problems getting the crowns refitted. I am worried about infection to my open gums. What is your advice please.

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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