I am 38 years old and recently cracked my back left molar. The dentist I visited fit a temporary crown and referred me to an oral surgeon to have my wisdom tooth removed before fitting for a permanent crown. The oral surgeon doesn't want to remove the tooth due to my age and the potential for nerve damage based on my xrays. The dentist now wants me to visit a different oral surgeon that will remove the tooth. Who should I trust more?
My wisdom tooth (number 16) is cracked and some of the cusp is gone. I had a cavity on it that was filled many years ago. The filling and cusp fell off. It does not hurt, there is no infection, and I do not need a root canal. My dentist recommended having the tooth extracted because according to her it is not ideal to place a crown on a wisdom tooth and won't be able to get a good filling. I don't want to ruin the alignment of my teeth since I've had braces and my insurance won't cover them.
I had my wisdom teeth taken out almost a year ago. Now when I floss on the bottom right side of my mouth there is no space between the gum and molar tooth and I try to floss and it bleeds. The rest of the spaces between the gum and back molars floss fine. Anything I can do about that?
I recently have gotten my 2nd molar treated with a root canal and have had the temporary crown placed three weeks ago. At the time when the permanent crown was to be placed, my dentist suggested getting a wisdom tooth removal on tooth 16 before placing the permanent crown. My wisdom tooth is partially impacted but primarily horizontal. Her concern was she felt the crown would sit better without the wisdom tooth and this would improve the lifespan of the crown. Is this really necessary?
I just had a root canal on my upper left wisdom tooth (tooth 16). The dentist put in a permanent filling. Do I need a crown for the wisdom teeth? Or is it alright if I just stay with the filling for that wisdom tooth?
I am 37 and have very strong and healthy teeth, no fillings or any other repairs. I had braces as a kid and did have very nice straight teeth until I put off removing my wisdom teeth which caused overcrowding. I now have one of my front teeth slightly set back and one sticking out. The dentist suggested crowns on the front four to straighten it out which I agreed to but since I have mentioned it to a few people they seem horrified that I am having that done on otherwise perfectly healthy teeth?
Recently after brushing my teeth I noticed little black dot on one of my wisdom teeth. I tried to clean it with my toothbrush but I couldn't remove it even with intensive brushing on the tooth. I take a good care of my teeth. Besides just a couple of weeks ago I had an appointment at my dentist office and everything was fine. Could be a cavity or simply staining. I don't smoke, drink alcohol, coffee, soda or eat sugary food so both options surprise me.
I have been advised by a dentist that I should get a crown on a molar because the tooth is weak. Additionally, I am having my last wisdom tooth removed next month. There is one tooth between the one that needs a crown and the wisdom tooth. Does it matter which procedure is done first?
During the wisdom teeth removal a crown popped off and was reattached. Afterwards, that side felt higher than before; a very uncomfortable bite. They used a drill on the crown and the tooth above it to help that. My bite is now okay but I was told that the porcelain on the crown is partially gone, exposing metal. Is it okay? Will having metal exposed change my experience eating or even damage the opposing tooth? Should ask them to replace the crown altogether? It's been there for 6ys. Thank you!