Archive for the ‘Q. Dental crowns’ Category

My old crown gave me a blackline can i replace them with veneers?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Hi, i am considering having veneers to the the upper front jaw. i have spoken to my dentost and he said that i would only need the first four done. I am really nervous about getting it doen but it’s something that i really want done. i hate my smile and am very concious when i smile. I had a bad experience with my last dentist as a teenager and as a result of poor comunication i have been left with a crown on my front tooth. it stands out to the other teeth and there is a black line along my gum where you can see the join. Is there something i can do about this and also if i had veneers would they all develop this line in time? Please help?

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This crown could be replaced w… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What would be the cost of crown replacement?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Hi Dr. Moore. I have had a gold crown on one of my front tooth for 16 years. It was recommended by my dentist to cover a small black mark that was forming on the side of it. I wish to have it removed. Since it has been that long, can it be removed and replaced with a white procelain crown? About how much would that cost?

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Yes it can normally be replace… (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 had undergone crown replacement recently after which sensitivity persists

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I recently had a crown replaced. It has been almost 5 weeks know and I feel sensativity to the crown. Should I wait longer for it to go away or is there something wrong. When the crown was first fitted, I felt as if I was biting a small seed. Dr. grinded until it went away. I thought the crown should be made to fit and not come back with that bump. Please advice.

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We do try and make crowns that… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can porcelain crowns be replaced in place of old crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Can an all porcelain or ceramic crown be installed in place of an old crown that is bonded onto a metal post. The said tooth is an upper front incisor that had root treatment then subsequently broke.

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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

My 4yr old daughter has infected gums and is extraction likely?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I have a 4yr old with capped teeth. Her teeth were capped after a heart procedure & a dose of antibiotics, approximately 2 yrs ago. After the antibiotics her top teeth went grey & the enamel appeared to be “ridged” or like it melted away. Anyway the dentist suggested capping, she’s now with a new dentist. My daughter just had a check up & apparently the dentist feels there’s an infection in her gums, caused by one of the caps & wants to extract it. She said my daughter’s mouth is reacting to the material in the caps & this can occasionally happen. I just wanted a 2nd opinion on whether the problem is common & if extracting is the only answer.

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Please seek a second opinion b… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can u give me some information about porcelain composite crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hi I have a composite crown bonded to a metal post that was fitted 20 years ago when I broke my upper front incisor that I would like to replace for cosmetic reasons. Due to my gums receeding a few mm you can now see a line of grey natural tooth around the gum line. I have asked my dentist about the most natural looking replacement and she is very keen to fit another metal/porceline composite crown. I have never been happy with the one I have, it has always been a different size, shape and colour to my other main incisor so I asked about an all porceline crown and she said that her practice fits procera crowns but that because I have a metal post and not a ground down tooth to use as an anchor that an all porceline crown would be too thick and would break. I made it clear that cost was not a consideration but she insisted that a composite crown was my best bet. Apart from the crown my teeth are completely average, they are average size, shape, colour etc. Your opinion would be valued. Thanks

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how much can i expect to pay for dental crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hi,hoping you can help-I am a 36 year old woman and have had crowns on my two front teeth for around ten years following an accident where they were chipped.In the last 2 years I have noticed a gap forming in between the teeth which is becoming more noticeable.I have not seen a dentist in 3 years,I have been on an NHS dental waiting list for over 12 months but heard nothing,anyway I am seeing a private dentist on September the 8th and was wondering a,whats making the crowns move? (as I have no pain,or bleeding) b,how much I can expect to pay,depending on what work will be needed.c,whether you can tell me what are my options? I hope you can answer my question as soon as possible.

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The crowns are probably not mo… (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

Is there any way to mold my gum line back into its position?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I got procelin crowns and I notice by my Gumline the Skin still didn’t mold into Place which is causing a slight space, the skin is still in the Back. Is there anything I can do to get the Skin in place? thanks

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No, the gum line will settle i… (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

Can u gimme some information about porcelain crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I need a crown for one of my upper central front teeth, my dentist has suggested that I have the crown which is totally made of porcelain – it is the most expensive option but my main concern is will it be as strong as the porcelain crown with the metal interior?

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There are different types of a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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can u suggest an alternative for night guard?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hi,I have recently been told by my dentist that the damage to my teeth is caused by grinding during the night.This is evident as i have very bad wear on my two front teeth.They are a lot shorter than my other top teeth and have formed an arch shape.It has got to the stage where people are noticing and i am reluctant to smile.I have been given a night guard to wear but i feel my teeth need to be treated with caps or veneers as well as the further protection that the guard will give,what do you recommend?

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It depends on how severe your … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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