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!

Ceramic Dental Crown Look the Most Natural? 16 answers

My dentist suggested ceramic and I have a bit of time to decide.


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!...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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?

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?

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...

Do I Need a Crown After a Root Canal on a Veneered Tooth 11 answers

I've have veneers on my front 6 teeth, In the past few years I've needed root canals on the canine tooth and tooth next to my front tooth. Now...

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...

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...

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...

When Getting a Crown is There Ever a Need for a Gingivectomy? 10 answers

I'm told after a crown has to be re-done do to a gap in the margins between tooth and crown, that I need a gingivectomy. Would you ever need a...

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?

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...

Dental Bridge Replacement 9 answers

How often should a dental bridge be replaced? Does it matter where the bridge is located in your mouth?

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...

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?


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...

Should a Root Canal Be Done with the Old Crown in Place?? 9 answers

My wife was recently told she needed a root canal after experiencing some pain under her old crown. The dentist also told her that after the root...

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...



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...

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...

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...

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?

How Does a Dentist Prepare Teeth for a Crown? 7 answers

Is it painful or a long process?

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,...

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...

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...

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?

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...


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?

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

Teenage Crown Plastic or Porcelain 6 answers

13 year old boy, injured his tooth and broke it 1/2 way up. It was suggested that he have a crown. We are left with the decision of a plastic or...

Is It Possible to Have a Dental Implant Crown Replaced for a Larger, Wider Crown to Give Me a More Even Smile? (photo) 6 answers

I was wondering if its possible 2 have my implant crown replaced for a larger size 2 create a even smile? Granted, the implant was done over 14 years...

Why Does my Dentist Recommend Crowns Instead of Veneers? My Teeth Are Healthy 6 answers

I am 46 y.o. and have many root canals and crowns (molars only). The overall appearance of my teeth is very nice and I receive compliments often on my...

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?

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?

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?

What Types of Dental Crown Material Are the Most Effective? 5 answers

Which types are the most expensive? Are the lower cost materials less safe or do they have any other disadvantages?

Disadvantages To Porcelain Crown at the Same Visit? 5 answers

Are there any disadvantages in that type of a crown?

How Involved is a Dental Crown and a Root Canal? 5 answers

What are the steps involved in getting a root canal and a dental crown, due to an abscessed cavity.

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".

Should I Expect a Lot of Pain when my Dental Crown is Being Done? 4 answers

What will be done so that my jaw won't hurt during the dental crown procedure?

How Quickly Can CEREC Implant Crowns Be Produced? 4 answers

Is it possible to replace an implant with a CEREC crown in one office visit. What are the steps?

How Are CEREC Crowns Restored? 4 answers

Is the process different for restoring CEREC crowns compared to other crowns?

Will my Gums Eventually Recede After Getting Teeth Crowns? 4 answers

The dentist recommend me crowns but I am not sure about it because people with old crowns has a deep space between the gum and the teeth or you can...


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...


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...


What Should Be Avoided when a Crown Falls Out? 3 answers

Are there certain foods and drinks that should be avoided when a crown falls out? Are liquid drinks recommended until an appointment to fix it is...

Will a Cerec Crown Hold Up for 20 Years on my Front Tooth? 3 answers

I want something that will last, how long will a Cerec crown last on average?

How Much Will It Cost for a Dental Crown for my Rooth Canal Teeth? I'm from West Des Moine 3 answers

My lower jaw teeth which had undergone Root Canal Surgery has been cracked in the top,I need a crown for it, I need to know the rough estimate for...

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...

What Are Three of the Things That Make a Cerec Crown More Preferable Than a Gold Crown? 1 answer

Do people still get gold crowns? What is the advantage to that? Disadvantage?


What Is The Average Rate Per Crown? In Pounds? 1 answer

What Is The Average Rate Per Crown? In Pounds?
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