Archive for the ‘Q. Dental crowns’ Category

Veneers need replacing bu unsure if metal crowns are best option?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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I have six veneers on my front teeth which are cracked and need replaceing They are 20 years old.My dentist recommeds metal porclein crowns for strenght but I am worried about the metal going black after time,
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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Would new crown make colour of teeth more obvious?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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I have crowns on my front 4 teeth one of which is a bridging crown. My front right tooth appears to be twisting and a gap of approx 1mm has developed over the years. Is there any procedure available to close the gap other than removing the crown and fitting a new one. I have had the crowns for the past 25 yeras and am concerned that if it was changed then there would be an obvious change in the colour of my front teeth with new crown. Any ideas for the best way forward.,
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hi if teeth are twisting there… (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

What can be done about bad look of crown and teeth around it?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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I had a false tooth fitted inbetween 2 teeth as i have no bone for a crown in lower mouth due to infection. the tooth either side of the false tooth have worn and i can see the silver bond at back of false tooth , dentist says its not noticeable however i disagree and am very conscious about it what do you reccomend,
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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

What treatment is there for protruding tooth?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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Hello Dr. Tennet!! I desperately need your help! My question concerns one of my upper canine teeth. This tooth didn’t come in until I was about 16 and slowly grew. I am nearly 19 now, and I think it has pretty much halted growth; however, it sits higher in my jaw when compared to all my other teeth, giving it a ‘shorter’ appearance. I definitely don’t want braces. Can you suggest something for me? Thank you so much in advance and I really look forward to hearing from you!!
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Can worn teeth be restored without need for removal?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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How can bottom teeth that are worn down be restored without removing any of the existing tooth? I know they can be restored with crowns but is there any other method that can be used?,
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Lumineers may be an option but… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Could you tell me if crowns dentist placed are okay?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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hi Dr. Caplan. i had my braces removed and my dentist placed crowns on my 2 front tooth. he injected anesthesia before he “trimmed” my teeth. after 2 days, i felt that my gums were swollen and now it looks like it has abscess and it is quite painful. i am worried, did my dentist missed anything? do my 2 front teeth need to be removed? if so, what are the options in replacing my 2 front teeth? thank you so much,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Do damaged crowns really need replacing?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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Hi there, my two front teeth are crowns and they have been damaged as i was elbowed in the mouth, i went to my dentists and they said that i will have to have both crowns off and in the meantime a denture and then i can have implants. Is this my best option and why do i have to have a denture in the meantime can i not just get my bone density checked with xrays and ct scan and then start the process of having the implants, many thanks,
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You can have the teeth removed… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can gold crown be removed?

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
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hi there…i’ve had a gold crown fitted on my tooth since july but i now want it off…is that possible and what are the procedures and costs…the thing is when i went to the dentist i only wanted a little gap closed but the dentist suggested the crown…i’ve tried to get used to it but i can’t,
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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Treatment for discoloured teeth

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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I am a lady of 55 although I don;t smoke, drink red wine, etc – my teeth are grayish/yellow – my dentist says it’s an age thing and nothing can be done to improve the look of my (not to bad) teeth. I do have receeding gums and some bleeding – just wanted to know your oponion ?,
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I would definitely try bleachi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Teeth receding into gum

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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Dear Dr Glaister – due to childhood neglect and a terrible fear of dentist -i did not visit a dentist (apart from tooth removal) until i was 33. My dentist at that time said my oral hygeine had obviously been excellent, all i needed was 2 fillings. I have continued to visit my dentist regularly and now at the age of 52 – my teeth are “not nice” at the bottom – a small gap is now widening and i cannot align my teeth to smile. I am sure one of my front teeth has “disappeared a bit” into my upper gum!! I don’t have a full set of teeth – probably about 24. What would you suggest to make me “smile” and to save me having sunken gums etc in years to come? I’m terrified of having to have dentures – i want to salvage what i have left. Thank you,
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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister