Houston Dental Crown doctors
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Scott Young, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
6769 Lake Woodlands Drive Suite G, The Woodlands |
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38 answers |
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Kathy Frazar, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
4914 Bissonnet , Houston |
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Ronald Konig DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
2201 West Holcombe Suite 300, Houston |
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Heather M. Wilmore, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
7500 San Felipe Suite 900, Houston |
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Eric Ellis, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
4600 Fairmont Pkwy. Suite 204, Houston |
Recent 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 smile. I told the dentist I am unhappy with the old molars (done by someone else, we've moved and this is a new dentist for me). The old molars are discolored and I was looking to replace them closer to uniform whiteness throughout. He immediately suggested crowning every tooth in my mouth. I saw no examples of veneers in his portfolio. Thx!
Without pictures or an exam it is difficult to give you the answer to this question, but here are my thoughts. It sounds as though that this is a pretty aggressive treatment plan based on what you said that your desires were. You said that you were only interested in replacing some old crowns on your molars. I think that a more consonservative treatment would be to begin with "laser whitening" your teeth. After you have reached the desired color, then begin replacing crowns to match your existing teeth. Make sure that when the crowns are replaced that an all porcelain material (Emax) is used to give you the most durable and aesthetic result. Good luck.
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 pain. It's hyper sensitive to cold. Now he says I need a root canal, without even looking in my mouth. I'm suspicious that two teeth suddenly need canals and suspect the process. These new crowns are all ceramic (not metal on ceramic) and I read the cement used might be the issue. I'm leaning towards getting a second opinion.
It sounds as though that these teeth have had extensive work done in a relativley short period of time. The pain that you are describing can be an early sign that you will have one or two root canals. Thepulpal inflammation may subside, but you should see a dentist for another opinion to ease your mind. A root canal is always the last option in my office, but sometimes it is the only choice to relieve your symptoms. The odds are that most or all of your pain is coming from one of the two teeth and not both. If this is the case then only one root canal would be required. Good luck.
I recently had 5 crowns put on my top front teeth. Three of the teeth were chipping quite often so the dentist said I should get crowns on all 5 so they would match. One tooth broke off after one month; another broke off after 3 months, another broke off yesterday. I've had to have root canals and new crowns on the first two. Now I'm wondering whether to get another crown on the 3rd one. I'm worried it will just break off again. Do dentists have to guarantee their work?
Many dentists who are very confident in their skills and work do offer some type of warranty for their work. In your situation, there is something else going on.
It sounds as if you may have a bite problem or grinding issue. I would suggest not to do any further work until this is addressed. Sometimes a TMJ issue or sleep apnea issue can be the cause of breaking teeth. Perhaps get an opinion from a dentist who treats complex cases or has had advanced training bite related and TMJ issues.
Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF
