Posts Tagged ‘porcelain crowns’

After an operation gaps have developed btw teeth plz advice?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Hiya, i had an operation on my gum a few years back which left me with a gap at the front of my mouth, this happened due to a mistake made during the operation? since this happened i have been very subconscious about my teeth as they are in quite a bad state. Who should i contact about this? im looking for a solution, possibly veneers. Thanks. Hope to hear from you soon.

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Gaps around the gum level can … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have bulimia for 15yrs will i have to crown my teeth?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Dear Dr Caplan i have been suffering from Bulimia for over 15 years and hence my teeth will need to be crowned (upper row). the bulimia is inactive but occasionally i regress to the same crutch, ie purging. my teeth are so sensitive that i have no choice but to crown them, do you think its advisable or are there any other options? thank you so much for your input.

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Usually my treatment for such … (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 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

Can i cover my gold crown with a temporary crown?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Hi. Can I purchase a temporary cover for my gold crown. I would like to cover it when I go on interviews. I got it 16 years ago and it was recommended by my dentist. Now I am a bit concerned about it because of all of the hype associated with having a gold. Of course I am not a kid, but when I go on job interviews i am not sure if it affects how the employer sees me even though I am dressed very nice. Thank You.

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Really you need to have it rep… (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 replace the crown which doesnt match with other teeth?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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I had a crown replaced on one of my front teeth. The color did not match and they gave me a bleaching tube and trays. I was told to try to whiten the teeth around it to match the color. I have gotten through one tube of bleaching gel and I can still notice a difference. Should I continue to try to whiten or should I have them replace the tooth?

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I would suggest that you have … (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

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 have a bridge which is prone to infections plz advice ?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I have a bridge on the upper left side of my face and it always gets infected. I am so tired of going to the dentist because he says I have an infection and I get put on antibiotics it goes away and comes back. It makes me physically sick. I am tired and depressed. There isn’t pain but more like discomfort. I feel as though someone has hit me in the face.It goes up my nose and gives me a headache I take very good care of my teeth but they are very soft and prone to problems. I hate this bridge. Any suggestions

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If antibiotics are helping thi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

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