My mouth looks fine when it is at rest. However, when I smile or talk, it looks like I have facial palsy. One side doesn't move while the other side does. All joking aside, I talk out of one side of my mouth only. I am very self-conscious about it. I have watched myself when I have skyped with people and I hate what I see. I didn't always have this problem. It seems like it gets progressively worse over time. Is this a dental or maxillofacial? What might be done to correct it.
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It would be very difficult to obtain a good cosmetic and functional result and probably not worth the effort. Dental work in general relies on precision fit to ensure it's longevity in the mouth, reusing this crown on an implant may lead to costly remakes later, or may possibly even compomise...
Based your photo, I would recommend a gum lift and actual porcelain veneers, not Lumineers. The reason I say this is because everyone always wants no prep Lumineers, until the Lumineers pop off from time to time. I would opt for the porcelain veneers because once they are applied,...
Hi Luka I think that if you were given a heads up on the grinding and wearing bite guard by the doctor before placement of the crown, you could be responsible for the cost he has quoted. I would not charge you for it because I do not think this is the way to keep you as a patient and...