Can I hv crowns replaced instead of dentures Plz advice
Q. I have had a severe fear of the dentist after having a terrible experience around 10 years ago. Unfortunately in this time my teeth have gotten in to very bad condition, which I am really embarrassed about. After my front crown got caught at a dancing competition and broke, I decided I needed to take action and so I visited the local dentist. He devised a plan for me and I am currently on the waiting list to have the necessary teeth removed at the hospital and then all the fillings and treatment I need completing. I was however horrified with his advice to have my two front crowns replaced with dentures. I am 25 years old and devastated with this suggestion! There are crowns on my two front teeth at the moment(granted one is cracked) and I am in no pain. If I pay privately can I choose to have the crowns replaced? I understand that ultimately the dentists advice may be correct, however, I at least want to try! I would really appreciate your help, as I am so upset! Thank you in advance!
A. Thanks for your e-mail, I am sorry to hear that you have had bad dental experiences in the past. I feel that for your own peace of mind, you need to attend a General Dental Practice to gain a second opinion with regards to the feasability of saving your tooth. The amount of healthy tooth tissue which remains will determine whether or not the crown can be replaced, and without a consultation I would be unable to give a definite answer. It may be that there is not enough tooth tissue left, and that is why your current dentist is advising you to have the extraction. However I feel that if you do not gain an independent second opinion, you will always wonder. There are private practices which you can attend who will offer a free consultation with no obligation to have traetment. If you require any further advise, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kindest Regards
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