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Can metal bonded porcelain ever look natural and is this my only option due to the dark tooth stumps I have?

Friday, August 31st, 2012
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All my top teeth have had crowns on from an early age, I recently had them replaced with all porcelain crowns but some of the tooth stumps i have are dark and unfortunately this darkness showed up through the crowns. I then had these removed and my dentist suggested metal porcelain bonded crowns instead, I have had these fitted but they don’t look right, the colour of them changes quite dramatically in different lights and they look dull, lifeless and ugly. They also seem bulkier than the previous crowns. There is a translucent area that has been incorporated into the crown which as I understood was supposed to make them more aesthetic but it doesn’t look very well blended with the crown and gives the appearance of a grey outline around the sides and bottom of the crown. I realise that metal bonded porcelain crowns are not as realistic as all porcelain crowns but mine look very false. Can metal bonded porcelain ever look natural and is this my only option due to the dark tooth stumps that I have?

Many thanks for any advice you can give me.


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

Are there any good alternatives to crown treatment?

Thursday, August 30th, 2012
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Hi, I have broken one of my front teeth when I was about 10 years old, my dentist put one of these cosmetic fillings that you put around a pin that he inserts in your tooth, when I became 16 I changed that filling because it was starting to decay and my tooth looked much better. However, when I turned 18 I chipped a small piece of that filling and now it doesn’t look as good as it used to be. when I went to my dentist to change it again he told that the only way to replace is to file the whole tooth and put a crown on it, but he also discouraged me to do so because of the nature of putting a crown on a fore tooth and how it would be hard to fix when it changes color. His opinion was is to keep my current filling for as long as I can then put the filling so it can last me longer. Is there any possible way to fix my tooth without reserving to crowns that would be much stable and less risky. If not is there any possible way to fix my current filling so it can last me longer, something that will make it feel and look better?

thank you very much


Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

The crown is too big for my tooth, how much should I expect to pay to have this replaced?

Thursday, August 30th, 2012
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16 years ago I had a crown fitted to my the very back molar. I wasn’t happy when it was fitted…as it was obviously far too big for the tooth. At the time the locum dentist remarked that it was too big but she was going to go ahead with it anyhow. It looks even uglier along with my gum which appears to be receding more revealing an even uglier spectacle. I am wondering how much it would cost to be replaced?


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

Could I have a bonded bridge without the need for crowns?

Friday, August 24th, 2012
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i have 4 missing upper teeth in a line including my “eye tooth, i do have 2 good teeth at the back and front of them however, i want to know if i could have a bonded 4 tooth bridge or a bridge that is fixed to my natural teeth without the need for crowns?
and if so what is the time line for this work and an approximate ball park figure price. i dont want to have dentures if possible as i would prefer a solution that is more permenant.


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

A part of my tooth has broken off, can I still have a crown?

Monday, August 20th, 2012
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Hi there iv just had the first stage of root canal on the left lower side of my mouth 4th tooth from the front, iv got a temporary filling in at the moment untill me next appointment in 1 week iv been careful in trying not to eat that side and being carfull also when I brush, but this morning about 1/4 of the tooth broke off on the inside it is a very small part but I am slightly worried that it will have to be removed even though I’m sure that’s not the case I would like to be reassured, will I still be able to get a crown fitted even though a small part broke off and shall I try to get my appointment moved forward instead of leaving it another week I don’t eat more to fall of, iv had root canal befor but this problem didn’t ocoure ? Thank you for your time


Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

I had crown treatment months ago and my tooth is very painful, what is causing this?

Monday, August 20th, 2012
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I had a crown put on about a year and half ago, straight after I was in pain and had to take anti biotics. It has never really felt right since, but then the tooth next to it needed a crown, so that was done. The first one carried on hurting over the months so I asked dentist to take the crown off. He did and tried to put another one on, but it was too painful so I asked hon to leave it off for a while. The pain is shill bad burning and aching all the time. It hurts more when I lay down at night. He did another root canal on it but it has made no difference. What should I do now please as dentist says it can only be one of the teeth needing root canal, but I am in so much agony around the gum and bit of tooth that is left and it’s hurting my jaw as well I think. Thank you.


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

The gum above my crowned tooth is turning blue in colour, why is this happening? Can it be fixed?

Thursday, August 16th, 2012
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Hello. Could you help me with something? I had a crown done on my front tooth. There was no metal involved. However, after 10 years or so, I started seeing my shaved, small tooth underneath and decided it was time to change it as I was unhappy with its appearance. I had it redone in the U.S. and they convinced me to do a crown to the one next to it to have an even and symmetric smile. the gum right above the first tooth is now turning grayish or dark blue. Why do you think this is happening and can it be fixed? Thank you


Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

Which is better – All ceramic crowns or metal ceramic crowns?

Thursday, August 16th, 2012
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HI Doctor,My teeth have gaps in between and i went to a dentist where he suggested me to go for a cosmetic surgery as i don’t have time i.e. “All Ceramic Crowns” so can u tell me the sideeffects for this type of crown?And please mention which crown type is best?
What are sideeffects for Metal Ceramic Crows?
And will u able to answer me as early as possible?
Hoping u will be giving a complete guide on this


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

One of my new crown feels tight and one tooth is now sensitive. Is there inflammation? What should I do?

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
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I had the crowns on my two front teeth replaced six months ago after root canal treatment. The crowns have felt “tight” ever since they were placed, and one of the teeth is sensitive to touch. My dentist has buffed them down four times now (including, last time, filing one of the lower teeth) to try and correct the bite, but to no avail. I had a consultation with another dentist who saw a very slight shadow on the x-ray that he thought might possibly be inflammation, but he wasn’t sure. Subsequent x-rays taken by the dentist who fitted the crowns showed no inflammation (according to him). Post root-canal and pre-crowns I had no pain or discomfort. What would you advise? More filings, a second opinion? I’m not in bad pain, just some discomfort, but the situation isn’t very satisfactory. My dentist is very thorough, but he isn’t a specialist in cosmetic dentistry, could that be a factor?


Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

The temporary crowns I was given and I am now worried the prospect of final restorations. Can you advise?

Friday, July 27th, 2012
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I discussed with my regular dentist about having my 15 year old crowns replaced, as I thought that they looked bulky and fake. She agreed, and said that she could improve on them. She took several photos and impressions and I went yesterday to have the temporary crowns fitted. They are hideous! They are longer than the original ones, they project more and there is a gap to one side which wasn’t as large before. She had to do some modification to the temporaries in order to achieve something I can live with until 2 Aug, however, I am extremely worried about the final outcome. What are my options if the final crowns are not to my liking? I am begininng to think I have made a big mistake trying to improve on my teeth. Many thanks for any advice you can give.


Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel