Archive for the ‘Q. Dental crowns’ Category

Do I need my crown re-fitting?

Friday, March 19th, 2010
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I have recently had two crowns fitted next to each other. The one onmy lower right 7 is ok and the crown is flush to the tooth left underneath, The one on the 6 next to is has a small gap at the back between the tooth and the crown. Is this ok or do I need to have it refitted. My dentist said it is ok as long as you floss it.,
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It needs to be closely monitor… (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

Old crowns need replacing but I am worried about possible results

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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hi rob. i have 2 23 year old crowns that the gum has receeded back and looks terrible, i visited one dentist who recomended a 5 tooth bridge conected to two healthy teeth…..i had a second oppinion who said to wait for the crowns to fall out and then replace the crowns due to weak roots…….now im frightened to do anything……cannot smile and miserable…please advise,
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Find a dentist who will simula… (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

Would NHS exemption certificate cover veneers or crowns?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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My top front teeth are very chipped and seem to chip very easily. Its very unsightly and is really getting me down as I feel its just going to keep happening. I have an nhs excemption certificate. Can I get veneeers or crowns to stop this happening.,
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Unlikely – bonding is probably… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How much would it cost to replace crowns with implants?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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i have three crowns fitted and would like to replace them with impants. Can it be done same day and how much will it cost.,
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It is possible to replace them… (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 post space strong enough to support fixed partial?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
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I am getting my upper right fixed part.treatment . tht #2,3,4. tooth #2 also has a new crown .tooth#4 had an old large fillings,I was told I also need a post&core,or post space. When the crown on tht # 4 is cemented in place.Will post space be strong enough to support my fixed partials and how long do they last? Thanks.,
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IT depends on the quality, vol… (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

Has crown been fitted correctly?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
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Hello, I had a 4 teeth bridge fitted last week on the lower left side of my mouth. I have found there is a large gap between the bottom of the bridge and my gum, I can also feel with my tongue the supporting anchor teeth under the crowns as there is a gap there also. I was under the impression that a crown covers the whole tooth back and front. Does this sound like it’s been incorrectly fitted? Thank you for your time.,
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Difficult to say – please con… (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 can be done for front bottom teeth that look very thin?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
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iam 44yrs old and my front bottom teeth are starting to look very thin and discoloured like little pegs! what sort of treatment would you recommend,
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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

What alternative treatment is there to crowns and what prices?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
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My top front teeth are very large and look out of place with the rest of my teeth, i have discussed this with my dentist and he has advised me to have crowns. I have had fixed braces when i was younger and it didnt give me the results i wanted as i have overcrowding and my teeth soon moved back to the way they were. Before i go ahead i would like to know if there are any other options for me and the cost for any treatments i consider. Thankyou.,
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I just need to let you know th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Can you tell me the difference between various implant crowns?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
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Hi, could you let me know the difference between full porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, porcelian fused to gold crowns on an implant ,in terms of appearance, and full cost’s of these options. thank you steve hawkins,
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Normally porcelain fused to me… (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

Do crowns come in different shades?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
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Hi, I have just had my front tooth crown replaced after about 5 years. My dentist informed me that the non-metal crowns which appear more natural are not avaiable on the NHS, is that correct. Also the new crown that I have had fitted is an off white colour, where as my other natural front tooth is much whiter, do the crowns come in different shades. Thanks,
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The basic colour of a dental c… (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