Posts Tagged ‘crowns’

Can my teeth be pulled in and shortened?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
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i had braces but my two front teeth still stick out, my doctor told me that my two front teeth need crowns because of damage done..question is can he pull my front teeth in and make them a wee bit shorter? thank-you,
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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

I have an unsightly gaps because of my crowns, please help!

Monday, April 12th, 2010
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hi sorry to bother i have quiery around 24 years ago i was extremly ill on all sorts medication streiods ect and it took its toll on my teeth i ended up with 10 crowns on nhs fitted i have two rather large front crowns which ive never been to happy woith over the last two years they have gapped alot and its just taking over my life and effecting me my original dentist retired and the new one has just said they are healthy is there any help i can get the gap is just unsighl;ty and i just feel ive been left i wont laugh unless i have my hand over my mouth thanks for your time regards
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Do you know what could be causing the pain when I bite down?

Friday, April 9th, 2010
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I recently (4 weeks ago) had a crown and veneer fitted on my front two top tooth for cosmetic reasons. The crown is fine and feels like a normal tooth but the veneer is painful whenever I bite into hard foods. It feels like a shooting pain from the pressure of biting into the food. I went back to my dentist and she said she didn’t know what was causing this but I’ve seen on the Internet it may now have to have a root canal treatment and a new veneer which I really cannot afford. It’s not to do with the bite alignment I don’t thin as that feels fine. Do you know why this might be happening and what might causing it?? Many thanks.,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Can my wife have her teeth whitened if she has a cap on her front teeth?

Friday, April 9th, 2010
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Hi Dr Solanki, My Wife has a cap on one of her front teeth. Can she have her teeth whitened and keep the cap (thirty years old) which is of good quality and design? I’d like to have her teeth whitened for her birthday in May. Regards, John.,
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John. Unfortunately there are… (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 make a rough crown feel smooth?

Friday, April 2nd, 2010
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When my crown was put in, the dentist had to grind the top of it to fit against the opposing tooth. While doing that he also ground the side of the crown that faces my tongue – not for fit, I think he just slipped. I told him it felt rough (no anesthesia), so he grinded the whole side of the crown to smooth the scratches. It is still rough, not smooth and polished like normal teeth or the other side of the crown, which he did not grind. I find myself rubbing my tongue on it (which has actually made my tongue sore – obsessive, I know!). I am wondering if it is common practice to grind the side of the tooth and if it is possible to put some sort of enamel on it to give it a smooth surface?,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

How often do titanium posts break?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
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About 2 years ago, I had a crown on one of my front tooth. It had a titanium post as a part of the buildup. About a year after, I noticed that the tooth was getting loose. I complained to the doctor and was told that it looked like the root was getting loose. …about a month ago the tooth had broken. Upon an examination, it was determined that the root was fine, but the titanium post was broken. My question is: assuming titanium posts a very durable, how often do they break, if ever. Thank You, Mark,
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It is rare but they can break

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

Would you recommend a crown replacement instead of a new veneer?

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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I had my Vaneers done 3 years ago. now the front one has dropped off i have been to the dentist who has replaced it only yesterday. it was way too big and my dentist drilled and sanded it why it was stuck in my mouth when i left the siugery after paying i was unhappy with the results but 6 hours later it dropped off anyway is this normal?. would you recomend me to have a crown replacement instead of vaneer?.,
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It may just need a completely … (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

Worried about the pain caused by my crown

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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two weeks ago my dentist fix a crown on my back tooth, with out conduct treatment, it looks ok at the beginning , but now I cannot bite on that side, I cannot afford cold or hot drink, tell me what to do, I am worried if he needs to open this tooth, how painfull it will be? is a big job? how he will be take the crown out? thank you.,
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You probably just need the bit… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Crowns or veneers?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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Hello I have 4 root canals done in the front teeth and one of them turned so dark over 15 years that not the dentist put a pin inside the canal and completely removed the tooth. I think he used the white filling to create a fake tooth for the time being. I am facing a dilemma now. From experience I know the other 3 teeth will turn dark too. I need to look at my options. Crowns or veneers. I would hate to invest the money into veneers if the dark colour will be visible from underneath? Do you think crowns will be better for me? especially because the teeth are in the front I would really love to finally have a smile I always dreamed of and not a horror story and empty wallet with dark teeth. Please help me I am not concerned about my teeth being grinded down. I just want white beautiful teeth that will last for many many years,
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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

What are the optiond for me keeping my teeth looking white and real?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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I had an accident when I was a teenager and after 23 one of my front teeth started to turn grey. I ended up getting both my top front teeth root canals and bleached from the inside. It’s been about 5 years since I’ve had that done and one tooth is starting to look lightly grey again. I don’t have crowns and I find my dentists aren’t clear on my options and the risks. I want to keep my teeth looking white and real, is this realistic? What are my options!?,
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You could try to rebleach it a… (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