I have a crown on the tooth to the left of my front teeth. It has disconnected from the setting and was cemented back in, and now it has fallen off again. My dentist recommended an implant, but the cost is absurd and my insurance says it's cosmetic. The implant is a three-part procedure, and the third part is the crown, correct? My crown is perfectly fine, it just doesn't have the grip needed to stay in. Can I use my existing crown as the crown for the implant to cut the cost of the procedure?
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Hi:You are right, using a whitening toothpaste and whitening mouthwas is the best solution. I would recommend Oral Essentials Whitening Toothpaste and Mouthwash since it can be used daily without any sensitivity.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Hi Morgan,If your temporary crown came off, call the dental office and see if they recommend you seeing anyone to have the temporary put back on. If not, they may be able to give you some temporary cement for you to put it back on yourself. It's obviously better if a dentist does it, so call a...
Hi:Normally the color of porcelain can not be changed, however if it is due to consuming staining liquids then you can try Oral Essentials whitening strip to remove the stain.Best,Dr. Maddahi
