Archive for the ‘Q. Dental crowns’ Category

my teeth are grey and i need a crown replacement

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Q.
I have a long standing now >20yrs old porcelain/metal crown, which has a minor fracture,leaving me with a sensitive front tooth, now temporarily sealed by my dentist. My teeth are in excellent condition, but have always been grey in colour (mother taking antibiotics during her pregnancy). I am female, now 36 and keen to get a replacment crown, hopefully technology has advanced now and I can finally get a really good matching crown and enjoy smiling properly. I have been advised that bleaching probably wouldn’t work on my teeth, so I think a crown is my only option..and I’d rather replace the one and not need to add crowns to more teeth for consistency. Can you advise me please, estimating the cost (very roughly range from – to if possible) Thankyou

A.
Some antibiotics such a tetrac… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

my dental crown fitted over a year ago causes me pain

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Q.
I had a crown fitted over a year ago which had to be filed down to eventually fit the tooth. It looks to be much too big. I had pain as soon as the crown was fitted. I have experienced pain on and off ever since.The first time I went back to the dentist he drilled a hole in the crown and took out the nerves and filled the spaces and then filled the hole in the top of the crown. I am now experiencing pain on biting, nerve like pain with cold drinks,and an odour when I touch the sides of the crowned tooth. I have a dark line at the base of the crown. I saw the dentist today and he says there is nothing wrong with the crown or the root canal work and has given me antibiotics for a possible infection. He says the tooth will have to be removed if the problems persist. I feel that the crown was too big for my tooth and has caused the problems. How do I go about getting a second opinion and what are your thoughts on my symptoms.

A.
To get a second opinion is eas… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

what is best for flourosis crowns veneers or microabrasion

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Q.
Hiya, I am 22 years old (female), I have had flourosis stains since the age of 14.I have been told that the stains are deeply embedded in the front two teeth – this is the only place that are visible..otherwise my teeth are okay. I want to know what treatment I need. I have been told either crowns or veneers, but I have done a few reading around and found a case study that the patient had similar staines to me and a so called microabrasive slurry was used to remove the deep stains. Please let me know what I can do. Help?!

A.
Thank you for your question. M… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

How much do UK crowns cost compared to Poland

Friday, July 25th, 2008
Q.
Hi. My wife has returned from Poland after some dental work. We always wanted to have a holiday there and she needed 4 veneers replacing so we combined the two. We had a fab time and the Polish dentist could not have been more proffessional. There is a small issue however with her 2 front teeth, and whilst the dentist gave a 2 year gaurantee, and has said he will happily replace them free of charge, im reluctant to continue as more flights, hotel bills, and holidays are involved, and if there was a further problem it would get too expensive, hence having the work done here. Anyway, the 4 teeth at the front were to have replacement veneers done, but on inspection the dentist suggested having the front 2 made into crowns as the teeth protruded. This was done and my wife is over the moon with her flatter 2 front teeth and now rounded top set of teeth, and the 2 teeth either side having the veneers replaced. After returning we have noticed in some light that the 2 front teeth have a sort of dark shade on them ? and, one of them looks like you can see very faintly the yellowish tooth underneath ? Is this possible with crowns ? do you see the tooth underneath sometimes ? what is the dark area that is apparent under certain light ? she is not 100% happy and i think they will need replacing, unfortunately adding to the cost. How much are UK crowns ? and is it possible to match them up to the 2 new veneers ? (1 each side)

A.
It is always best to make the … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

My NHS dental crowns are too white what can I do

Monday, July 14th, 2008
Q.
I go to a local dentist where I have been going for a long time and my dentist no longer treats adults, just children\’s braces. i therefore changed to a dentist at that practice, but did not know him. I have had 3 new crowns at the front and a veneer (privately) plus teeth whitening. I was told that the two teeth (old NHS crowns) either side of the front two had metal posts and they may show through the porcelain, but it shouldn’t be a problem. This treatment was carried out about march time at a cost of £1200 plus teeth whitening. The crown were a bit too white for my own colour and I was asked to repeat the teeth whitening for another week. They still do not match, the two crowns on the metal posts are a grey colour and I do not feel entirely happy with them. Where do I stand regarding this or having a second opinion. The dentist who carried out the work is very nice, so I feel at a loss as to what to do next.

 

A.
My best advice to you is to re… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What is the best adhesive for a 4 tooth implant that is loose

Monday, July 14th, 2008
Q.
Have a 4 tooth implant but after about 5 months it becomes loose and needs to be reset. What is the strongest adhesive I should be using or is there a different problem?

 

A.
It is unclear if you are refer… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is me dentist qualifies to fit lava crowns

Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Q.
I have eight porcelaine crowns that badly need to be replaced. My dentist recommended lava crowns at a cost of 3,000 I am just unsure if he is qualified to perform this treatment. Or am i taking an expensive risk?

 

A.
It is not possible or ethical … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My front teeth are too long and look bad what can you advise

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Q.
Hi Im 60 years old my two front upper teeth have grown long and one is now loose, they look awfull please advise treatment and cost

 

A.
It sound as though you have gu… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I want a nice smile but my front teeth are not straight due to sucking a dummy

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
Q.
My front teeth are not straight, one goes slightly back and the other forward with a gap..i think they may be impacted because i had a dummy too long as a child…what could be done to straighten them. im 28 now and although i have a fear of the dentist i really want a nice smile! please help?

 

A.
You have 2 main choices to cha… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I have gum disease and my front tooth has been removed because it was loose

Monday, July 7th, 2008
Q.
Hi, I have gum disease which is currently been treated, however one of my front teeth have to be extracted due to becoming loose , I have been advised to choose either a Maryland bridge or a denture as a temporary measure as I would like to go for an Implant. Please can you advise how long I would have to wait before I could o for an implant? also i read on the net about Strauman SLActive implants which reduce the overall healing time from 6mths to 1mth? is this true or just a gimmick. I would be grateful for your advice. Thank you

A.
Implants can be done
1. immed… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara