Archive for the ‘Q. Dental crowns’ Category

My crown has fallen out and there’s something hanging from my mouth, what is this?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
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MY CROWN HAS FALLEN OUT ON A TOOTH I HAD ROOT CANAL ON,THERE IS STRINGY STUFF HANGING,WHAT IS THIS IS IT THE STUFF THEY USE TO FIX THE CROWN ? THANKS,

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

How long does it take to fit a dental crown?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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how long does treatment take for a crown and is there any other treatment than having a crown im terriffed of injections,

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

My tooth enamel has gone and I have broken teeth, what are my options?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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have really bad teeth due to long bout with bulimia. Lost tooth enamel and broken teeth bottom front have had some fillings to them but teeth look funny. What are my options?,

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

I have a discoloured tooth under my crown, why is this?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
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I have a gold crown in one of my molars and the tooth underneath is discoloured. I don’t know if I had root canal treatment in that tooth or not. It’s not yellow or grey, but an even, brown colour over the whole area that can be seen – is it likely to be just discolouration rather than decay? I don’t have any pain or problems with it. I’m going to have my dentist look at it in two weeks but I’m a very anxious patient so wondered if you could warn me what I might expect.,

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

Should I remove all of my old crowns and have them replacesd with porcelain crowns?

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
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Hello, I am 23 years old. Last year I’ve put dental crowns (porcelain fused with metal because I haven’t enough money for all porcelain crowns) to my front 6 teeth. I have no problems of pain or gray line showing, but i wanted to ask if there is a great difference between PFM crowns and all porcelain crowns? I have saved some money this year and I need an opinion if I should remove my crowns and replace them with all porcelain ones? I repeat, I have no functional problems with them, I just want my smile to look more natural. Can I send you some photos of my smile for you to evaluate better my situation. If this is possible where can I send them? (Sorry for my English, I’m from Albania),

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

Taking into account my past dental history will I have to pay the full amount for dental crowns?

Thursday, June 10th, 2010
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Hi About 28 years ago when I was 22 my dentist decided to refer me to Liverpool dental hospital because my teeth where in poor condition. Over the next five years I had most of my upper teeth crowned. During the last few years I have had regular check-ups and treatment with various NHS dentist resulting in most of my teeth being crowned. Quite a few of my teeth are now exposed at the base of the crown due to the gum around the tooth receding. I have been told to replace most of the crowns privately will cost a considerable amount. Also a previous dentist was’nt keen to replace some of the crowns for fear of what he may find underneath. However, thankfully my current dentist is prepared to carry out the procedure of replacing the crowns. Taking into account my past dental history will I have to pay the full amount? Many thanks.,

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

How much would it cost for a silver or white gold crown?

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
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hi i was just wondering i was planning to have my tooth (one left of my canine on the right side of my jaw) fitted with a perminant white gold cap or silver. any idea how much this may cost thanks for your time.

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

Does my tooth need extracting?

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
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I have 1 (single) crown in my mouth #3 tooth. It is all porcelain. I have no metal fillings…. A 5 year old crown was removed and replaced 7 months ago because it was itching and aching dentist said maybe it was an allergy to the metal under the porcelain so we would replace it will all porcelain. Since the procedure I have been in pain. Loud crack was heard upon removal of crown. Dentist said it broke down too far but there was nothing we could do about it. Tissue was red and inflamed upon removal of crown. Burned and ached when tempory was placed. Endodontist said that it looked like the tooth could be re-absorbing (sp?). Have had a sting in the distal part of the tooth for 7 months. Was told that the distal root was sensitive and bleeding and needed a retreat root canal. Endodontist said the distal root had a black ring in the gutta percha used to fill canal. This was removed and replaced and I was told that the bacteria was causing the sting. Topical on tissue takes away the burning sensation for a short period of time. Oral Medicine doctors did allergy test to see if the sting was actually being caused by an allergy. Test proved negative. Oral Medicine said maybe a piece of cement was in the distal part of gum because the tissue bled when the explore was used. Periodontist evaluated tooth and the tissue around the tooth and the tissue had 4-5 pockets around the crown (All other tissue is healthy 2’s) Periodontist completed a crown lengthening because the tooth was broke down too far and had improper margins. Hurts to bite down on anything hard or crunchy. Tooth is sore to touch with tongue. Tooth aches and or stings in the distal part of tooth CONSTANTLY.(Sometimes I will have referred pain on the tissue next to #3) But mostly it is concentrated around only this tooth. Oral Medicine doctor said maybe it is Neuralgia but never did any diagnostic tests. Dr. put me on Gabapentin that did NOTHING for the pain instead just made me feel drugged. After 2 weeks I was still in pain and my friend had me make an appointment with a neurosurgeon. After reviewing my case he did not believe I have TN…I asked and was instructed on how to wean myself off of the Gabapentin. I visited my GP doctor last week. She contacted my neurosurgeon through email as she is also a U.W provider. He did not think he could help me. And I surely do not want to take up his time with unnecessary appointments. I am praying I can get your blessing and know that it is O.K. based on my history and symptoms to assume this is in fact is a tooth issue. I do not want to spend my time in any more pain just because another specialist wants to make a heroic effort to save a tooth that in reality is not going to get better…. In a nut shell…. Pain is the same as it has been during the 7 months…Constant sting/ ache. I do not have any triggers such as wind, cold, and eating on the opposite side of the mouth is completely comfortable even therapedic. It is just the left side #3 crowned tooth that is uncomfortable to chew on. A sharp pain is caused when I bite down and then slowly subsides. I have an appointment with an oral surgeon to evaluate the tooth for extraction tomorrow. This pain has had a very negative effect on my overall health. I have not wanted to exercise in 7 months because of the tooth hurting, yet eating is not a problem (on the opposite side) so I have gained 25 pounds. My blood pressure in October prior to the tooth’s pain was 117/76 it is now 159/90. Is it safe to say this is a tooth issue? I am allergic to iodine and would prefer to not chance a test that could pose a risk if this is truly just a tooth that needs to be extracted…Please advise…. Your thoughts are very much appreciated!!!! Thank you so much!

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

I’m not allowed a cap on my tooth, will this cause my tooth harm?

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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I had a root canal over three months ago… now my denist is telling me that there isnt enough room to place a cap on tooth. What harm do I have with no cap on my tooth? Also when it hurts what do you recommend?,

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 metal post has just fallen out, what should I do?

Friday, June 4th, 2010
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i had a crown fall out last year and because the tooth had decayed it fell out.then i got a post crown last week with a metal post which just fell out while flossing.what do i do? it is the weekend and i am very tense.,

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