Bellevue Dental Crown doctors
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Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 270, Seattle |
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33 answers |
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Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
1545 116th Avenue NE Suite 100, Bellevue |
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M. Andrew Atwood, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
1418 112th Ave. NE 200, Bellevue |
12 answers | |
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Steve Carstensen, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
14420 Bel-Red Road Suite 107, Bellevue |
3 answers | |
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Lynn Jones, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
10500 NE 8th #208, Bellevue |
1 answer |
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!
The suggestion to replace the old crowns may be correct, but the only choice is to be crowns again, as veneering on top of crowns is often a bad idea. In the front, where there seems to be no current restorations, veneers should be explored. If the dentist says they can't be done, it may be an indication that they don't know how to do them or understand the bonding process. The goal should be a conservative approach, as in doing the least amount of treatment needed to achieve the goal.
When a plan for a full mouth of crowns is suggested, and the explanation from the dentist seems odd, a second opinion (with clinical exam) is a good idea. It is POSSIBLE that you have been given correct advice, but with an investment like this, you should be 100% comfortable with the decision.
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?
When you go to a reputable dentist, you will find that their goal is to do work that lasts. Broken and chipped dentistry that was just done is not the norm. Many of us warranty our work because it shouldn't break. Sometimes their are outside issues, so you must talk to your dentist. You may need a second or even third opinion about what is going on. Be prepared to invest in your smile-It sounds like you will need to address more than one issue. You are the consumer-do your homework and ask for a good referral from those you trust. NOT ALL DENTISTS are the same-
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 porcelain crown. Is it worth paying the money for the porcelain at this age? Or better to let him grow with the plastic and get the porcelain in a few years?
There are many choices for a teenager-I strongly suppest you start with as conservative an option as possible because this tooth will need to last for many years. Your teenager will redo this tooth as he grows up. My number one choice at this young age is direct 'bonding' on the broken tooth with a plastic fill/crown. Later, options can include porcelain. So many issues can arise, including needing a root canal because of nerve damage as well as orthodontic treatment if the tooth is out of alignment. By going conservative you leave him with options as he grows and needs further care.
