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

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...

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Teeth Feel a Bit Loose After 6 Crowns to Top Front Teeth, Normal?

I had 6 crowns put on my top teeth, all in the front. I still am nervous to bite into some foods because it feels like my teeth wiggle. I went back to...

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Temporary Cement for Permanent Crown, is That Standard Practice of Care?

I have had temporary cement for my permanent crown for the past 4 months. When I went back to my dentist to have the permanent cement put in, her and...

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

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...

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Is a Post and Build Up Required for Dental Crowns on Front Teeth?

Is a Post and Build Up Required for Dental Crowns on Front Teeth?

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Normal for Metal to Show on Cap/crown?

I just had 2 lower molars crowned. On both there is quite a large ugly margin of metal showing on the inside and there is also a fine line of metal...

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New Crown Feels Loose, Doctor Says Its Ok. Whenwill It Feel Solid?

New Crown Feels Loose, Doctor Says Its Ok. Whenwill It Feel Solid?

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Have You Ever Heard of a Crown Lenghting?

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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