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Veneer or Crown for Calcified Tooth?
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 Crown or Veneer for Front Left Top Tooth? (photo)
I am 34 and had a root canal at an early age on my front left top tooth. It was chipped and filled however over the last couple years it has become...
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Is a Darkened Gum Behind a Crowned Molar Anything to Be Concerned About? (photo)
I recently had a crown replaced on my most rear molar, here to fore, a healthy tooth. The tooth seems to be fine with no sensitivity, etc., but I...
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Why Does my Dentist Recommend Crowns Instead of Veneers? My Teeth Are Healthy
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...
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All Porcelain Crowns 2 Front Teeth, Now They Have a Dark "Hinge"?
Fractured front tooth roller skating, rootcanal, had it bonded, then braces. After braces the bond starting to crack, asked for it to be fixed. The...
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Single Front Tooth Crown - Can I Expect a Perfect Match and Remedy for Discolored Gum Line? (photo)
In 1996 I got a crown on my front tooth. Now I had it replaced(chipped-grinding).It's taken this DDS 4 tries, finally he brought in the lab tech. In...
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Why Would my 100% Ceramic Crown Have Discolouration at the Base at the Gum Line? Do I Have Decay?
Why would my 100% ceramic crown have discolouration at the base at the gum line? I'm really worried that i have decay?
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Should I Replace my Old Dental Implant? What Can I Replace It With? Why Doesn't my New Dental Work Match?
When I was little, I fell and chipped one of my front teeth. Over the next several years, it turned a dark color and I got an abscess on the gum above...
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Did a Root Canal, Now Years Later the Crown is Brown, and I Have a Bad Infection, an Implant is Suggested As my Only Option?
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What is the Best Cement Used to Place New Dental Crowns?
I am concerned that my crowns may darken over time if a good cement is not used. I read an article stating a couple of cements that were not good...
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