Category Archives: Dental Crowns

Crowning a live tooth

Posted on November 6, 2012 by writeradmin

Is it normal to crown a live tooth? My dentist put a crown on a molar that didn’t have a root canal. I’ve just never heard of that before. Nancy G.- Alabama Nancy, Yes, it is pretty common to put … Continue reading →

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What is the best crown?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by iowasmiles

I have a broken bridge in the back of my mouth and a missing incisor, and loose front tooth that just recently happened from falling and knocking out my tooth. Friends keep telling me to get the new Lava crowns?? … Continue reading →

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My porcelain crowns keep cracking

Posted on December 26, 2011 by iowasmiles

Hi I had porcelain caps for about 6 years now on just about all my teeth. Well since then I had to replace 8 of them from them cracking. I was eating chicken tonight and another one broke. The dentist … Continue reading →

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Polishing porcelain

Posted on July 17, 2011 by iowasmiles

I have crowns from 25 years ago on my front 3 upper teeth. One broke off and I just got it replaced with a new one. The other two crowns are polished and still look good, no stains. He filed down my … Continue reading →

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Allergic reaction to porcelain fused to metal crown

Posted on June 30, 2011 by iowasmiles

I had a glass crown with metal fitted on my front tooth in November 2010.I recently noticed a brown discoloration between the crown and the gum margin. I thought that the crown had separated from the gum. I visited my … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica Cosmetic Dentistry

Posted on November 29, 2010 by iowasmiles

I had about a ten-year bout with bulimia beginning in the late 60s, before the name was coined. Thankfully, I completely overcame this horrific problem, but the effect on my teeth was disastrous. In addition, I should have had braces … Continue reading →

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Cost of porcelain onlays

Posted on October 9, 2010 by iowasmiles

Today my dentist says I need an “onlay porcelain/ceramic 3 surface” on tooth no.3 and one on no.2. He needs to remove the old amalgam fillings before puting on the onlays. Costs; $2,600.00. Is this a fair price, here in … Continue reading →

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Can I order my own crowns?

Posted on October 7, 2010 by iowasmiles

Are there any laws, restricting me from ordering my own crowns or veneers in the state of Louisiana ? Why is there virtually no affordable comprehensive dental care in the USA? I am a Lupus patient, after many years of … Continue reading →

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Solution to a single discolored front tooth

Posted on September 20, 2010 by iowasmiles

I am 25 and I have one discolored tooth on the front. I had root canal done when I was about 12. I am trying to decide what I should do about it. I have talked to a lot of … Continue reading →

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What if I have crowns on my front teeth and I want to bleach?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by iowasmiles

I have porcelain fused to metal crowns on my two front teeth. I have had them for a few years now and the black line at the gum line is starting to show, and the crowns appear to be alot bigger … Continue reading →

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