I recently went to the doctor and they suggested a crown at some point but said it was not necessary now. I am electing not to get it right now, due to insurance. However she said she would do a build up of the tooth then, more or less fixing it up some. Do these build ups last sometimes for a decent amount of time?
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It is possible that you are allergic to either the cement or the bonding materials. There are many chemical groups in dental materials. Patients who are highly sensitive may want to consider doing a Clifford Test prior to having their work done.The Clifford test is a blood test that...
Unfortunately, this sounds very realistic. If the bite is incorrect this can cause unwanted pressure being placed on that tooth and the opposing tooth on top. This unwanted pressure can directly result in pain on the tooth. Sometimes, a dentist can remove some of the porcelain to correct the...
Michael P. Negru, DDS, FAGD - Account Suspended says:
Considering the amount of dental work done on that tooth there is always the possibility that tooth #12 is failing. Without a dental x-ray and clinical exam is impossible to diagnose your problem. If there is a fracture in the tooth, most likely that the tooth cannot be saved and implant or...
