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I have a query concerning filling.

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Q. I have a query concerning filling. I have 10 silver filling put in over the last 10 years (I’m 27) but I am concerned about the safety of them – due to the mercury – and I’m thinking about getting them replaced with white filling which I believe do not contain any mercury. Is this a sensible thing to do, or in your opinion unnecessary? Does removing old filling and replacing them with white ones present any problems in itself which I should be aware of? Many Thanks

A. There is no research to back the removal of amalgam fillings because of a theoretical risk of amalgam poisoning.  There are rare cases of allergy to mercury.  If you do decide to have them removed there can be problems with standard plastic white fillings( composites) if the cavity is large.  These may need to have porcelain fillings ( or possibly gold) for long term stability.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Is gold bridge the best option at my age of 71?

Friday, March 27th, 2009
Q. I experience a pain in my mouth where I have had a porcelan bridge for over 10 years. The dentist says I have a crack in the crown and that causes the pain when I bite down. He wants to replace the bridge with a gold bridge. After the insurance pays half of the cost I am still going to pay around $1500 for the gold bridge. I assume he intends to replace the existing crowns with gold crowns. I’m 71 I probably won’t be around for 10 years. I have a heart failure condition (stage I) and prostate cancer which is gowing very slowly. He says he strongly recommends gold because it will last a long time. The bridge I have now has lasted me over 20 years! I don’t get it. Why shouldn’t I get the same type of bridge I have now? How much cheaper would porcelan be. The gold is costing $3,000 (before 50% insurance is deducted) With the price of gold these days, it’s no wonder. If I were a dentist in this situation , I’d recommend the same bridge I have now, wouldn’t you? Please give me your comments

A. The cost of bridge work is predominately in the thechniques and the skill involved  adn not so much in the material.  In fact a gold bridge is quicker to make than a porcelain fused to metal bridge.  It is quite possible that theis second type of bridge will be more expensive.  It really comes down to your prefernce unless your teeth have become heavlily worn due to age or /and grinding problems.  If this is the case a gold bridge is the best option for strength.

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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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How much is a gold tooth and how much is the gold edging?

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Q. How much is a gold tooth and how much is the gold edging i would like it done to my front tooth or the tooth next to my front tooth

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hi full gold coverage crowns that are non reversible with real gold alloy cost between 425-550 per tooth , however particular designs will cost more

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Dr Safeer Butt
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hi basically im frm london but i would like to get a fitted silver tooth cap

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Q. Hi basically im frm london but i would like to get a properly fitted silver tooth cap over one of the tooths right next to the front two. (crown over the tooth) and for real gold crowns they charge about £200. do u know how i could get this cheap and the procedure going about it

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£200 is actually very cheap for what you want.  I would not advise a full crown as this is very damaging to your tooth.  A silver veneer may be possible and would give you the silver look!

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I have had a gold crown for 30years and recently

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Q. I have had a gold crown for 30years and recently the back edge has moved away from the gum. A year ago my dentist eased it down and filled it. Last week he again filled it with amalgam,this was uncomfortable interfered with my bite and broke and fell out after 4 days. He is worried that the tooth will break if he takes off the gold crown as he doesn’t know what is underneath. What are my options. Should I ask for an x ray?

A. It sounds like a new crown would be a good idea but I would definitely ask for an x-ray 1st before deciding what to do.

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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I WANT A GOLDEN TEETH FOR MY FRONT TEETH

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
Q. PLS I WANT A GOLDEN TEETH FOR MY FRONT TEETH,PLS HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK IT WILL COST ME.

A. The cost of gold crowns vary from dental surfery to dental surgery. I recommend you phone a few local dentists to get a quote.

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Dr Justin Glaister
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i am thinking of making 1 of my tooth gold just for fashion

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Q. Hey docter i am thinking of making 1 of my tooth gold just for fashion. but i do not have much knwlege about this procedure please can u tell the price it wud b to gold plate a tooth, and the procedure and what is the minimum age in order to do this

A. Hello,
we used to do this quite often but lately it is not as fashionable.there are 2 ways to do this one involves having the tooth drilled for a crown this is not advisable as is not reversible, cost  -400 onwards will be 80% gold.
the other method favoured by tv personaliites involves having a crown made that slides over your existing tooth without harming them and temporarily cmented so you can remove it as and when you like. f you use cheap metal or synthetic gold this will soon go black in the wet environment of the mouth, so i would advise a decent amont of gold cost 500 onwards.
there is no minimum age but i would advise 16 plus.

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Dr Safeer Butt
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Would an old fake gold tooth cause my tooth to start to decay

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Q. I put one of those fake gold teeth on one of my tooth say about 16yrs ago give or take anyway my question would that cause my teeth to start to decay my teeth.

A. Dear R,

I would suggest it is more likely that diet and brushing techniques are more to blame for the decay – your dentist will be able to correct or remake the gold crown but the underlying problem needs attention first.

I recommend you book an appointment with a dentist and a hygienist to restore any decaying teeth and to give you some advice on where you may be going wrong.

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Dr

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