Dental Crown

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Do All Teeth Whiteners Work on Crowns or Colored Fillings? 18 answers

Have stained crowns and fillings...need to whiten teeth!
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Do All Porcelain Crowns Stain? 18 answers

I recently had my front teeth crowned and the dentist had to do some recontouring in order for them to fit properly. Most of this was done on the...
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Ceramic Dental Crown Look the Most Natural? 16 answers

My dentist suggested ceramic and I have a bit of time to decide.
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Is There Any Way to Avoid the Circular Band Showing when I Get a Dental Crown? 16 answers

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Will Zoom Whitening Change the Color of Crowns? 15 answers

All my teeth are capped except 6 front uppers and 6 front lowers. The crowns behind these front teeth are slightly yellow with age. Will this Zoom!...
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Two Recently Crowned Teeth Need Root Canals? 14 answers

I recently got two crown lengthing/crowns. I waited a month between the lengthening and crown. It's two weeks later and I'm still throbbing in...
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Would a Porcelain Crown Cause my Gums to Darken? 13 answers

Hi. I had a root canal on my front tooth 10 years ago and now it's quite discolored. I'm about to get a porcelain crown, but am hesitant if it would...
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How Long Do Dental Crowns Last? 13 answers

I had 4 Dental crowns "installed" on my lower teeth about 2 years ago and already had one of them break. I am VERY careful about the foods...
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Dentist Wants to Do CEREC on my Center Two Front Teeth. Would Lab Crowns Be Better? 13 answers

As a teen, my teeth were bonded to close a gap teeth with poor results. In my early twenties a dentist suggested crowns as a permanent solution. I...
before CEREC worried options

Are Lighter Shades of Porcelain Being Used for Now As Opposed to 20 Years Ago? 13 answers

I have read that porcelain doesn't stain much, but in most of the pictures I have seen where old crowns have been replaced the new shade is...
stained color replacement porcelain white

I Need Crowns on my Molars. Do the Crowns Have an Odor to Them? 12 answers

Will they cause halitosis? What type of crowns offer the best fit? Thank you.
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How effective are OTC pain relievers after a dental crown procedure? 12 answers

 What might cause the discomfort or pain? How often do dentists prescribe narcotics to deal with the pain?
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Crowns Are too Small on Front Teeth, What Can I Do? 12 answers

I had two crowns and two bridges placed on to my upper front teeth, I have never been satisfied with them is there anything I can do besides having...
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Is Numbing Agent Needed for Cerec Fitting? 12 answers

What kind of numbing agents are offered when Cerec crowns are fitted? Do patients ever need anything more than tylenol afterwards?
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Difference Between Crowns and Veneers? 11 answers

Is there a big difference between crows and veneers other than price? How much more costly is it?
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How Long is a Dental Crown Procedure? 11 answers

How many minutes will I be in the chair to prep, get a mold, and a fitting for a crown?
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I Have Large "Black Triangles" 3 mm Wide Between my Front Teeth, Are Crowns a Good Option? 11 answers

I have large "black triangles" between my front teeth. They are about 3 mm wide. I wanted to cover up these spaces. My dentist said these...
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My Temporary Crown on the Back Tooth Came Off- Do I Need To Cement Temporarily Until Dentist Visit? 11 answers

I can see the doctor in two days only because it's a weekend. Can I just wait two days and not to put it back until I see my dentist or I have to...
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Ill-fitting Dental Crowns? 10 answers

One of the crowns is rubbing against the inside of my mouth and I still speak with a lisp 3 weeks on. Will this eventually go or do I need further...
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How Can Decay Be Prevented Under a Crown? 10 answers

What are dentists' most common treatment options for removing tooth decay under dental crowns? What procedures are the most involved? What do they...
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Porcelain Crown for Front Tooth 10 answers

My dentist is placing a porcelain crown on my front tooth. How long on average do you think this crown will last? How many times will I need to...
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Loose Temporary Crown 10 answers

My temporary crown is loose. Dentemp from Wallgreens does not help. Composite filling underneath the temporary fell apart - there is not much of a...
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Can a Crown Replacement Be Done While Having Braces? 10 answers

I am at the end of braces treatment. I have a crown on one before last back tooth that has to be replaced because of decay under it. There is no...
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How Much Does a Dental Crown Cost? 9 answers

What's the normal price range for dental crowns, when you have to pay out of pocket and have no dental insurance?
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Veneer or Crown for Calcified Tooth? 9 answers

My front left tooth has been dead for some 15+ years. It apparently calcified, creating its own root canal. I have never had work on it. The tooth is...
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Dental Bridge Replacement 9 answers

How often should a dental bridge be replaced? Does it matter where the bridge is located in your mouth?
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Post Lava Crown: Black Line Still Present? 9 answers

I got three old PMF crowns (molars) replaced with three Lava crowns just recently. I am wondering why there is still some kind of darkness in between...
after black dark molars replacement spaces

What Should I Do if my Temporary Dental Crown Adhesive Fails to Keep my Crown in Place? 9 answers

If my temporary crown falls out, is it urgent that I get it put back in place that day? What precautions should I take?
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How Much for a Crown for my Dental Implant? 9 answers

I had a dental implant placed 8 years ago. I did not and still do not have dental insurance so I put off getting the crown (I believe its called a...
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How Long is a CEREC Appointment? 9 answers

A CEREC crown can be fitted in a single appointment, how long is the appointment? Will a CEREC crown last as long as a traditional porcelain crown?
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How Many Dental Visits Are Needed to Get a Dental Crown? 9 answers

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Have You Ever Heard of a Crown Lenghting? 9 answers

I have been told that I need a crown on my 14th tooth ($985.00) and that I also will need a Crown Lenghting ($593.00) I have never heard of a crown...
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Is There a Definitive Way to Determine if Crown Fits Properly? 8 answers

I recently had all porcelain dental crowns installed on my four front teeth. When I floss two of them at the gumline, I can taste and smell a foul...
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How Can I Tell if my Dentist Used Crown or Veneers? 8 answers

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Can I Get a Crown with a Veneer? 8 answers

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Replacing a Porcelain Crown 8 answers

I am 20 years old and my front central tooth broke in half two months ago. I am having a full porcelain crown placed on this tooth. How many years do...
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Can a Crown Be Reshaped? 8 answers

I recently had two new crowns placed on my #10 teeth. I had veneers before &truly loved the look of it, however, my new dentist recommended that...
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Is There a Such Thing As a Veneered Crown? 8 answers

My dentist said I am in need of crowns, however, the estimate says 'veneers'. At this prace, they charge more for veneers than they do for...
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Temporary Cement for my Permanent Implant Crown? 8 answers

My dentist told me that temporary cement rather than permanent cement was used for my permanent implant crown. He said it would be easier to remove if...
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How Often Are Root Canals Needed Right After Putting in a Dental Crown? 8 answers

What causes this to happen? What is the procedure? Is an entirely new crown needed?
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How Does a Dentist Prepare Teeth for a Crown? 7 answers

Is it painful or a long process?
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Porcelain Crowns Instead of Braces for Gapped Teeth? 7 answers

I am missing two top teeth. I only have my two front and my canines. Thus leaving a "gappy" smile. I missed out on having braces as a kid,...
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Dental Crowns for Teeth That Are Too Dark for Veneers? 7 answers

My dentist wants me to have 10 dental crowns on my top teeth, the teeth that show when I smile. He says my teeth are naturally too dark to use...
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How Often Do Cerec Crowns Fail? 7 answers

Compared to other options for crowns, are Cerec just as reliable? What factors might cause them to fail?
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Porcelain Crown Question 7 answers

I am getting a porcelain crown on my front tooth (inscisor). How long does a porcelain crown last, on average? Does it last as long as a porcelain...
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What Happens if I Swallowed a Piece of Crown That Broke on a Tooth? 7 answers

What Happens if I Swallowed a Piece of Crown That Broke on a Tooth?
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Why Do Crowns Break? 7 answers

How soon should I get a crown repaired before other factors, like decay or further things become an issue?
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When is a Post Crown Needed over a Traditional Crown? 7 answers

How often are traditional crowns replaced with a post crown? Are dental implants a recommended alternative at that point?
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CEREC vs. Lab for Dental Crown 6 answers

A friend said I shouldn't go to my dentist for a crown. she said the best way to go about crowns is to find a dentist who has a CEREC machine...
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Are There Any Products or Procedures That Can Whiten Crowns? 6 answers

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Why Should I Chose CEREC Crowns Over Other Types of Crowns? 6 answers

What are the advantages of CEREC crowns? Is the procedure better? Is the outcome better?
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Is There a Way to Polish Old Crowns? 6 answers

I have had porcelin crowns done 3 yrs ago,but they now look like the shiny surface has been scratched afew times,so now they dont look as shiny as...
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Cerec and Reliability? 6 answers

What are the disadvantages of having Cerec on the back teeth? Will they be as reliable as other crown options? Is choosing Cerec over other crowns...
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Crown on Two Front Teeth 6 answers

I had veneers on two front teeth. One tooth had root canal and the tooth (dead one) broke. He put on a crown a couple of times which came loose. If...
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How Long Should I Expect a CEREC Crown to Hold Up over the Years if I Grind my Teeth? 6 answers

Can a CEREC crown last for 20-30 years, if I grind my teeth at night while I sleep? What factors reduce the lifetime of a CEREC crown?
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Root Canal Question, Should I Remove And Get Implant, Or Cover It With A Crown? 6 answers

I had a root canal done on my molar and a pinhole was created through the root. Should I have the tooth removed and an implant placed, or simply place...
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What Might Cause Discomfort During a CEREC Crown Fitting? 6 answers

How often due people have jaw pain? or tooth sensitivity? Is CEREC a good option to other crowns for those with TMJ who don't like to spend too...
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How Are Crowns Done on the Front Teeth? 5 answers

I have never had crowns done and I am afraid to have it done. Can someone explain how it is done?
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What Needs to Be Done to a Root Canal Crown That Has Come Loose? 5 answers

The original crown/post has become loose. It stays in place for the most part but when I floss, it comes right out. What do I need to do?
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Less Than a Year After my Root Canal my Crown Continues to Come Loose. What Can I Do? 5 answers

My dentist did a root canal on my front tooth and I had to have it redone by an oral surgeon. My dentist put my crown back on but it eventually came...
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Can Exiting Crowns Be Sculpted, then Polished? 5 answers

I had new poreclin crowns done for my front teeth 3 months ago, but 2 of those crowns look bulky from the sides is there a way to sculpt the front...
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Reply to Answer Ill Fitting Crown. My New Crown Never Feels Right Even 5 answers

After 4 bite adjustments. Dentist says wait 3 days to see if I I can still feel the tooth when I chew. He has ground the tooth to almost nothing and...
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I Feel a Gap at the Back of my Dental Bridge and the Gum Line, Can Infection Get in Between? 5 answers

I have just had a new zircinium bridge fitted. I can feel a gap between the crown edges and my gum line. The dentist said it is okay, but surely...
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Will the Crown Lengthening Create Gaps Between my Teeth? 5 answers

I have a gummy smile and will have cosmetic crown lengthening done. Will the crown lengthening create gaps between my teeth?
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Dental Crowns - the Whitest Color on the Market? 4 answers

What's the code for the whitest color of porcelain crowns on the market? My dentist calls it 00 - "double zero".
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Bite Problems After Cosmetic Crowns 4 answers

I've been to two top cosmetic dentists in the nation to get crowns, and they cannot get my bite right. What is an expert/specialist on bites...
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Getting Dental Crowns While on Retainers? 3 answers

After orthodontic treatment, I am now wearing Essix retainers. I have to get Dental crowns for two of my molars.I am stressed about not being able to...
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What Are 3 Disadvantages of Getting Cerec Crowns? 3 answers

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How Long Can I Expect Cerec Crowns to Last? 3 answers

Should I expect cerec crowns to last as long as other brands/techniques? Is this in the ballpark of 20 years or more?
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How Long After Invisalign is Finished Can Crown Work Start? 3 answers

I am 12 trays into 30 trays of invisalign and will require crowns on some teeth afterwards . After tray 30 how long will I have to wait to start the...
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I Requested Lab Crowns Vs CEREC for Anterior Teeth. Doc Now Has Ordered Prismatik CZ. Is This Better? 3 answers

I am very concerned about esthetics and took your advice re: lab made crowns for my front teeth. My dentist agreed to use a lab based on my concerns....
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Are CEREC Crowns a Good Option for Back Teeth That Are Not Seen? 3 answers

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New Crown is 3 Months Old and I Can Still Feel Tooth when I Chew. 3 answers

I had two crowns (molars) next to each other and one fits just fine, the other I can feel when I chew. Dr has ground it down 5 times and I still feel...
after 3 months post-op chewing problem

Not Sure Dental Crowns Are the Best Choice for Me but Don't Know What I Should Do? 2 answers

I am a 35 y/old male. When I was 10, my parents pulled my 2 front teeth b/c they were very large and crooked! Plan was to pull the next 4 upper teeth...
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Was my Dental Crown Attached Incorrectly? 2 answers

If a dentist puts a crown in crooked, and the black at the top shows, then It comes loose, and now the black on top doesn't show anymore,...
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