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?
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November 22, 2015
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Are you on any pain medications? These medications can have negative interactions with weed and alcohol. If you are not on any other medications, smoking and drinking are unlikely to change the outcome of the RCT procedure. However, weed and alcohol are likely to destroy your...
In my opinion, it would be better to straighten your teeth and get that front tooth into good alignment with the other teeth prior to having a crown. This will assure better long term stability and health. You could have a crown done without straightening, but there are a few...
Thank you for your question. It is true, some feelings do take that time to resolve sensetivity. I would consider checking your bite by your dentist. It might be slightly off. Adjusting the bite might resolve the problem. If not, this tooth may need a root canal therapy.Best of luck.