After orthodontic treatment, I am now wearing Essix retainers. I have to get Dental crowns for two of my molars.I am stressed about not being able to wear my retainer, because the time lapse between preparing the tooth and receiving the permanent crown is around three weeks, during which the shape of my molar is altered.How can I approach this issue? How can I get dental treatment while wearing retainers?
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July 11, 2012
Answer: It fine to get crowns while using retainers.
It is very common to do veneers on dark teeth. There are many techniques for masking out dark teeth, including opaque veneer material, blocking out tooth structure before veneers are placed, etc. It is likely that your dentist is not familiar with some of the methods or materials available. If...
Chances are not good that you will adapt to this problem on your own. Visit with your Dentist to see if the crown can be adjusted or polished. If this doesn't help, the crown may need to be replaced.
Hello, in Mexico you can expect to pay $450 US per porcelain crown. We do not produce any material therefor all materials are imported from the USA, Japan, Belguium. etc. We use the finest labs as well, you should check option for dental tourism. I hope this helps.
