Posts Tagged ‘dental crowns’

Im 54 and i have receding gums what can i do?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Hi, i have always looked after my teeth and they are still in good condition. however, i have now got receding gums at the back of my lower teeth. this has affected 2 teeth each side. next to these teeth i have a missing tooth each side. removed when i was a child. i am 54 now. i have been told by dentists over the years that i am brushing my teeth too hard. can i have crowns fitted over the teeth that have the receding gums and can i have implants to fill the gaps between the teeth, thus protecting my gums from further damage from brushing.

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Yes you could try this approac… (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

Can i get crowns which can be removed anytime?

Saturday, September 5th, 2009
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My friend told me that you can get a silver or gold cap on your tooth that you can take on ofr off at any time and it doesnt require any filing of the tooth is this true or is there something similar?

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Provided your bite allows this… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Should i get all my teeth crowned?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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I had 4 upper front teeth veneers replaced a year ago after 23 very successful years with the original veneers. However, I had chipped one and the others were showing an ugly black line as a result of gum recession. The replacements have been nothing short of disastrous because although they look great, they keep falling off and one cracked before breaking off. My dentist (who fitted the originals and in whom I have complete faith) is baffled. I am due to go back on Monday because another has dropped off (for the third time), this time after only 2 weeks of re-bonding. I have looked at the procedure for veneers on your website and my dentist seems to be following that to the letter. Are there different types of cement for bonding? I would appreciate your comments because the alternative now is to have them all crowned.

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This is a difficult and frustr… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My old crown gave me a blackline can i replace them with veneers?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Hi, i am considering having veneers to the the upper front jaw. i have spoken to my dentost and he said that i would only need the first four done. I am really nervous about getting it doen but it’s something that i really want done. i hate my smile and am very concious when i smile. I had a bad experience with my last dentist as a teenager and as a result of poor comunication i have been left with a crown on my front tooth. it stands out to the other teeth and there is a black line along my gum where you can see the join. Is there something i can do about this and also if i had veneers would they all develop this line in time? Please help?

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This crown could be replaced w… (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

What would be the cost of crown replacement?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Hi Dr. Moore. I have had a gold crown on one of my front tooth for 16 years. It was recommended by my dentist to cover a small black mark that was forming on the side of it. I wish to have it removed. Since it has been that long, can it be removed and replaced with a white procelain crown? About how much would that cost?

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Yes it can normally be replace… (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

I had undergone crown replacement recently after which sensitivity persists

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I recently had a crown replaced. It has been almost 5 weeks know and I feel sensativity to the crown. Should I wait longer for it to go away or is there something wrong. When the crown was first fitted, I felt as if I was biting a small seed. Dr. grinded until it went away. I thought the crown should be made to fit and not come back with that bump. Please advice.

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We do try and make crowns that… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can porcelain crowns be replaced in place of old crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Can an all porcelain or ceramic crown be installed in place of an old crown that is bonded onto a metal post. The said tooth is an upper front incisor that had root treatment then subsequently broke.

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This is quite dfifficult to do… (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

My 4yr old daughter has infected gums and is extraction likely?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I have a 4yr old with capped teeth. Her teeth were capped after a heart procedure & a dose of antibiotics, approximately 2 yrs ago. After the antibiotics her top teeth went grey & the enamel appeared to be “ridged” or like it melted away. Anyway the dentist suggested capping, she’s now with a new dentist. My daughter just had a check up & apparently the dentist feels there’s an infection in her gums, caused by one of the caps & wants to extract it. She said my daughter’s mouth is reacting to the material in the caps & this can occasionally happen. I just wanted a 2nd opinion on whether the problem is common & if extracting is the only answer.

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

Can u give me some information about porcelain composite crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hi I have a composite crown bonded to a metal post that was fitted 20 years ago when I broke my upper front incisor that I would like to replace for cosmetic reasons. Due to my gums receeding a few mm you can now see a line of grey natural tooth around the gum line. I have asked my dentist about the most natural looking replacement and she is very keen to fit another metal/porceline composite crown. I have never been happy with the one I have, it has always been a different size, shape and colour to my other main incisor so I asked about an all porceline crown and she said that her practice fits procera crowns but that because I have a metal post and not a ground down tooth to use as an anchor that an all porceline crown would be too thick and would break. I made it clear that cost was not a consideration but she insisted that a composite crown was my best bet. Apart from the crown my teeth are completely average, they are average size, shape, colour etc. Your opinion would be valued. Thanks

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

how much can i expect to pay for dental crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hi,hoping you can help-I am a 36 year old woman and have had crowns on my two front teeth for around ten years following an accident where they were chipped.In the last 2 years I have noticed a gap forming in between the teeth which is becoming more noticeable.I have not seen a dentist in 3 years,I have been on an NHS dental waiting list for over 12 months but heard nothing,anyway I am seeing a private dentist on September the 8th and was wondering a,whats making the crowns move? (as I have no pain,or bleeding) b,how much I can expect to pay,depending on what work will be needed.c,whether you can tell me what are my options? I hope you can answer my question as soon as possible.

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The crowns are probably not mo… (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