My dentist has said they are dead and will just get blacker over time what are my options and what is the cost ivolved
Q. Hi. My 2 front bottom teeth are turning black. I had abcess under them years ago. I have internal bleaching which really didnt change much. My dentist has said they are dead and will just get blacker over time. One of the teeth is slightly tender when touched. What are my options and costs involved. A friend on mine has just had 4 bottom front teeth removed due to ongoing infection and pain and her teeth were very discoloured, and has a false teeth on a brace type thing, but its not fitting and causing probs. I dont want to end up with that. Thanks
A. A tooth that has a long standing root filling that is tender to touch is probably failing. In some cases repeating the root treatment is an option and then veneering may mask the worst of the discolouration. If the tooth needs to be removed, spaces can be filled with Crown retained bridges, adhesive bridges, dental implants or dentures.
It sounds like your friend had dentures. bridges are normally charged as a multiple of a crown fee ( @ £400-600) so if there are two teeth missing and you anchor to one tooth each side, that is 4 teeth X Crown Fee, expect a bill around £2000 if you have an adhesive bridge its about 25% cheaper. An implant would be nearer £3000 for a single implant carrying two teeth.
The StJohns Dental Practice offfers free initial consultations to Cosmetic Guide enquiries, follow the link from the site or call 0121 643 0610
Rob
It sounds like your friend had dentures. bridges are normally charged as a multiple of a crown fee ( @ £400-600) so if there are two teeth missing and you anchor to one tooth each side, that is 4 teeth X Crown Fee, expect a bill around £2000 if you have an adhesive bridge its about 25% cheaper. An implant would be nearer £3000 for a single implant carrying two teeth.
The StJohns Dental Practice offfers free initial consultations to Cosmetic Guide enquiries, follow the link from the site or call 0121 643 0610
Rob
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