What products do you recommend and which ones should be avoided at all costs? Thanks for taking time to answer.
Do porcelain crowns stain from coffee and tobacco? Can they be whitened using over the counter products?
Porcelain crowns do not stain with coffee or tobacco!!! Tooth colored fillings (composites) can stain because they are porous. I think people are confusing the two. Porcelain crowns are not porous and are furnaced (baked) at a high temperature and absolutely will not change color. The margin near the edge which is natural tooth may stain from coffee etc, but the truth is that is such a small margin, it normally isn't noticeable. Porcelain crowns are a a pre-determined color when they are placed (the doctor chooses a shade to match your natural teeth) and the color cannot be changed unless you have them replaced. If the margin around the crown is stained, you should have a professional cleaning (prophylaxis) with your dentist. They will simple polish stain. In an extreme circumstance, a porcelain crown may pick up some coffee stain along with plaque on the tooth, but it would mean not brushing your teeth at all so the surface of the crown is rough enough to have the stain adhere to it. But that is extreme and I have never seen it. I have seen stain on posterior gold crowns, but never on procelain. Even if this did happen, it would not change the color of the crown, it would only be on the outside of the crown and could be polished off by a dentist.
PLEASE do not use vinegar or other acid to try to clean your crowns. That could irritate your soft tissue (gums)
Reply:yes they stain and vinegar is also a good stain remover.
Reply:Yes they do stain, and any toothpaste will work if it has stain removers on the tube.
Reply:I have crowns and yes, they yellow. I use Crest whitener and it works on both porcelain and enamel.
Reply:I have 5 porcelain crowns and haven't noticed any yellowing. I don't smoke or drink coffee, but I do drink hot tea. I've never tried whitening products, but I've read that porcelain crowns cannot be whitened.
Reply:One inexpensive product that works on most stains is baking soda. If that doesn't work, read the label of the cleaning products that are used for such stains. If they say not be used on......, than find one that does. If you can't find any over the counter cleaners, I can tell you what works on everything which is the world's most versatile organic cleaner. Please e mail me for more info. Because of yahoo's policy it cannot be disclosed here. thanks
Reply:Yes to both questions. Baking soda is a good stain remover, too.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
What is the difference between the OLD dental Crowns that have been used and the new glass crowns? (procera)?
I am trying to figure out the difference-- and what makes them better to have. There are all these new glass crowns on the market and what makes them so much better-- actually what makes the Old crowns not a durable?
What is the difference between the OLD dental Crowns that have been used and the new glass crowns? (procera)?
The Procera crowns are not made out of glass, it is all porcelain. I think what you mean by older crowns, are the Porcelain fused to metal (PFM). They still have porcelain on them but underneath that is a metal substructure %26amp; this is why they are more durable. I ALWAYS recommend a PFM crown on patients second molars (the very last tooth in your mouth). But on any other tooth, you can use the all porcealin ones. You definetly need the all porcealin on front teeth, because they look much more natural %26amp; PFM crowns will cause a gray line next to the gumline, which you wouldn't want in your smile. Hope this answers your questions. Good luck!
What is the difference between the OLD dental Crowns that have been used and the new glass crowns? (procera)?
The Procera crowns are not made out of glass, it is all porcelain. I think what you mean by older crowns, are the Porcelain fused to metal (PFM). They still have porcelain on them but underneath that is a metal substructure %26amp; this is why they are more durable. I ALWAYS recommend a PFM crown on patients second molars (the very last tooth in your mouth). But on any other tooth, you can use the all porcealin ones. You definetly need the all porcealin on front teeth, because they look much more natural %26amp; PFM crowns will cause a gray line next to the gumline, which you wouldn't want in your smile. Hope this answers your questions. Good luck!
Question about having crowns put on my teeth?
Tomorrow I go to the dentist to get crowns for my four front teeth. Tomorrow they have me down for an hour appointment. Then in two weeks, they have me down for two hours. I was just wondering if anyone can tell me what they do during the first and second appointments? I never had them done before so I'm a bit nervous!
Question about having crowns put on my teeth?
4 teeth crowned is a big procedure. Different dentists break up appointments in different ways but this sounds like the first appointment might be preparing the teeth by shaving down the teeth just enough on every side to allow space for the crowns, and being that it is your front teeth they may want to have time to make really nice temporary crowns. The second visit would be for taking impressions of all four teeth. Either that or they may decide to do two teeth at a time. Each dentist has a certain way they like to do things and crown are a very precise thing so they usually give themselves plenty of time to do it just right.
The other case scenario is they might be able to get all 4 teeth prepped, impressed and temporary crowns made in the first visit and the second visit two weeks later may be the insertion appointment. How's that for confusing???:o) Good luck.
Reply:The first appointment, they deaden the area and they dentist files off all the bad part of the tooth, leaving a stub for the crown to attach to. Then they use a molding clay to get the exact size and spacing for the crowns. You have to bite down on a nasty tasting goop for about 5 minutes.
Then they will put temporary crowns on the teeth to keep them from being too sensitive while you wait for the permanent ones to get built.
The second appointment places the crowns in the mouth and uses a permanent glue to keep them in. The dentist may also do a little filing and shaping to be sure the new teeth are comfy and well fitted.
Reply:I got two crowns a few months ago. For the first appointment, they file down your teeth and take molds, then they apply a temporary crown.
It takes a few weeks for the permanent crown (made from the mold) to be made. During the second appointment, they remove the temp crown and install the permanent crown. They numb you up so you don't feel anything. Don't worry, it'll be fine. Just remember to keep the temp crown clean (i.e. brush yer teeth).
Reply:Tomorrow the will prepare your teeth for a permanent crown by filing some of your natural tooth structure down and the n they will make you a temporary crown for your teeth you will not leave without any teeth.
Question about having crowns put on my teeth?
4 teeth crowned is a big procedure. Different dentists break up appointments in different ways but this sounds like the first appointment might be preparing the teeth by shaving down the teeth just enough on every side to allow space for the crowns, and being that it is your front teeth they may want to have time to make really nice temporary crowns. The second visit would be for taking impressions of all four teeth. Either that or they may decide to do two teeth at a time. Each dentist has a certain way they like to do things and crown are a very precise thing so they usually give themselves plenty of time to do it just right.
The other case scenario is they might be able to get all 4 teeth prepped, impressed and temporary crowns made in the first visit and the second visit two weeks later may be the insertion appointment. How's that for confusing???:o) Good luck.
Reply:The first appointment, they deaden the area and they dentist files off all the bad part of the tooth, leaving a stub for the crown to attach to. Then they use a molding clay to get the exact size and spacing for the crowns. You have to bite down on a nasty tasting goop for about 5 minutes.
Then they will put temporary crowns on the teeth to keep them from being too sensitive while you wait for the permanent ones to get built.
The second appointment places the crowns in the mouth and uses a permanent glue to keep them in. The dentist may also do a little filing and shaping to be sure the new teeth are comfy and well fitted.
Reply:I got two crowns a few months ago. For the first appointment, they file down your teeth and take molds, then they apply a temporary crown.
It takes a few weeks for the permanent crown (made from the mold) to be made. During the second appointment, they remove the temp crown and install the permanent crown. They numb you up so you don't feel anything. Don't worry, it'll be fine. Just remember to keep the temp crown clean (i.e. brush yer teeth).
Reply:Tomorrow the will prepare your teeth for a permanent crown by filing some of your natural tooth structure down and the n they will make you a temporary crown for your teeth you will not leave without any teeth.
Anyone already been to the casting crowns christmas concert?
If you know the set list or anything about this concert please let me know. I'm wondering if they are only going to do christmas songs.
Anyone already been to the casting crowns christmas concert?
I went Tuesday night and yes they played just christmas song. It was actually a really good time. They made it all about Jesus and worship.
Reply:I heard about it too. I would assume that they are only playing christmas songs, but to lengthen the concert, they might add a few non-christmas songs in there. I would say probably only christmas sings, but u never k!
♥hn
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Anyone already been to the casting crowns christmas concert?
I went Tuesday night and yes they played just christmas song. It was actually a really good time. They made it all about Jesus and worship.
Reply:I heard about it too. I would assume that they are only playing christmas songs, but to lengthen the concert, they might add a few non-christmas songs in there. I would say probably only christmas sings, but u never k!
♥hn
www.boots.com
If a person with gold crowns on their teeth dies, should they have pre-arranged their removal after death ?
Are they fair game for the morticians, or can they help pay for the funeral ? If no arrangement is made, what then ?
If a person with gold crowns on their teeth dies, should they have pre-arranged their removal after death ?
I don't know. Is there enough gold in a few crowns to make it worthwhile? I didn't think so...
Reply:Can't help but wonder why you would ask such an odd question. Do you have someone in mind? I can't imagine anyone doing that to a cadaver!
Reply:They get buried with them. Gold crowns are worth almost nothing.
Reply:Yeah Im pretty sure it wouldnt be worth the time.
If a person with gold crowns on their teeth dies, should they have pre-arranged their removal after death ?
I don't know. Is there enough gold in a few crowns to make it worthwhile? I didn't think so...
Reply:Can't help but wonder why you would ask such an odd question. Do you have someone in mind? I can't imagine anyone doing that to a cadaver!
Reply:They get buried with them. Gold crowns are worth almost nothing.
Reply:Yeah Im pretty sure it wouldnt be worth the time.
Can I get gold crowns to be mostly rid of rampant tooth decay & to save my teeth? (don't want sealants)?
I want full cast gold crowns on my maxillary %26amp; mandibular second %26amp; third molars (8 in all). I'm 24yrs old %26amp; dealt w/ a ridiculous amount of cavities in my lifetime. The teeth mentioned above have about 3-4 silver amalgam fillings in each tooth %26amp; maybe a few composite resin fillings too on outside surfaces. In other words, my back teeth are messed up.Those teeth aren't cracked or damaged but have a little pain. I deal w/ a bit of gumline recession. Right now,I have 5 more cavities that need fillings. That's the aprox. # of cavities I'm getting every 6 months. I take good care of my teeth too! I use: scaler %26amp; explorer, floss after snacks, use waterpik %26amp; brush 2-3x/day. My teeth aren't too aesthetically bad upon 1st glance. I've always regularly visited the dentist. I'm tired of the constant cavities %26amp; worry.
Would a dentist perform these services for me? How much should I expect to pay for each tooth? Would this be considered cosmetic or restorative? (insurance covers crowns)
Can I get gold crowns to be mostly rid of rampant tooth decay %26amp; to save my teeth? (don't want sealants)?
No you will still have problems with your teeth. Maybe not right away but the tooth under the crowns will still decay and they crowns will not last as long as the dentist tells you. I have had a crown that came out 8 years later. I would suggest you look into getting implants. They atleast last alot longer and even though they are more expensive they do not decay in the same manner as regular half decayed teeth do that some dentist just puts a crown on top of. I am 29 years old and I have also dealt with tons of cavities even though I brush regularly and have always went to the dentist. Losing my teeth now. Lots of pain. Hope that you do the right thing.
Regards,
Nicole
Reply:if you have the money than do it. just look at lil jon's mouth... he got crowns on every tooth
Reply:You can have crowns placed on your bi-cuspids and molars if you so wish and have the money to do so. The dentist can file your insurance and most likely have them pay for it, especially if he sees that your large fillings are cracked or leaking. Be aware that usually the fillings need to be removed and replaced with a buildup material before crowning. This is for your own protection since decay can hide beneath a filling. Believe me you dont want a crown placed on top of a cavity.
There is always a chance that prepping and replacement of your fillings prior to crown placement will cause the nerve to react and hurt , then you would most likely need a root canal...no big deal just more money...est.$800 per molar.
(Dentists dont suggest 3rd molar crowns, because 3 molars are your wisdom teeth and most folks have those removed, unless they fit nicely into your mouth and are easy to clean!)
Gold is the best type of crown because they last longer, and stay cleaner ( plaque doesnt cling to them) I have one gold crown on a molar and several porcelain fused to gold crowns. I prefer the look of the porcelain myself, but the feel of the gold. Crowns are important to floss around the neck of the tooth daily since plaque can gather easily and you can still get decay under the crown that way, so never give up flossing when you have a crown.
I suggest you talk to your Dentist and have him work up a treatment plan and go over all the work to be done with a pre-approval from your insurance company to find out what they will pay and what you will be responsible for. Most Dentists want your portion up front. So dont be surprised.
Good luck and hope you get the smile of your dreams!
Reply:It sounds like you are trying to prevent future problems, which is admirable. I would advise you to wait to crown your teeth until they need them. The reason is that you are very young, and the likelihood is that they will need to be crowned again if they are done now.
Why? Because just like fillings, crowns are not totally leakproof. Over time, it is possible that you will get decay near the margin of the crown and tooth, and perhaps then need a second crown. A tooth can decay beneath a crown.
Aside: what do you use the scaler and explorer for? I would suggest that you may be doing more harm than good if you are not a trained dental professional, and how you are sterilizing them? Even if you are not sharing them with anyone else, putting them in and out of your mouth without proper sterilization can lead to bacterial problems. You may be inadvertantly causing more harm.
Waterpicks can sometimes accelerate the rate of recession, so ask your dentist or hygienist for tips on its proper use. Also, since you are getting that much new decay every 6 months, it sounds like you have a problem that is not being addressed. Are you taking medicine that dries you mouth? Saliva helps remineralize your teeth. Dry mouth can lead to rampant decay. Also, how long are you brushing? Putting your toothbrush in your mouth for 45 seconds 4 times daily is less helpful than a single 2 minute brushing daily. One should brush 2-3 times daily, for 2 minutes each time. Use a timer; 2 minutes can feel like a really long time when it's just you, the mirror, and Sir Toothbrush.
Consult your dentist to address your concerns so the two of you can solve your problem together.
Good luck.
Reply:of course yes....but dentists are the best judge. but opinion varies from dentist to dentist...and you will be more confused.
Reply:If you have the money to pay for them, a Dentist can put them anywhere in your mouth, it is up to you!!!
Would a dentist perform these services for me? How much should I expect to pay for each tooth? Would this be considered cosmetic or restorative? (insurance covers crowns)
Can I get gold crowns to be mostly rid of rampant tooth decay %26amp; to save my teeth? (don't want sealants)?
No you will still have problems with your teeth. Maybe not right away but the tooth under the crowns will still decay and they crowns will not last as long as the dentist tells you. I have had a crown that came out 8 years later. I would suggest you look into getting implants. They atleast last alot longer and even though they are more expensive they do not decay in the same manner as regular half decayed teeth do that some dentist just puts a crown on top of. I am 29 years old and I have also dealt with tons of cavities even though I brush regularly and have always went to the dentist. Losing my teeth now. Lots of pain. Hope that you do the right thing.
Regards,
Nicole
Reply:if you have the money than do it. just look at lil jon's mouth... he got crowns on every tooth
Reply:You can have crowns placed on your bi-cuspids and molars if you so wish and have the money to do so. The dentist can file your insurance and most likely have them pay for it, especially if he sees that your large fillings are cracked or leaking. Be aware that usually the fillings need to be removed and replaced with a buildup material before crowning. This is for your own protection since decay can hide beneath a filling. Believe me you dont want a crown placed on top of a cavity.
There is always a chance that prepping and replacement of your fillings prior to crown placement will cause the nerve to react and hurt , then you would most likely need a root canal...no big deal just more money...est.$800 per molar.
(Dentists dont suggest 3rd molar crowns, because 3 molars are your wisdom teeth and most folks have those removed, unless they fit nicely into your mouth and are easy to clean!)
Gold is the best type of crown because they last longer, and stay cleaner ( plaque doesnt cling to them) I have one gold crown on a molar and several porcelain fused to gold crowns. I prefer the look of the porcelain myself, but the feel of the gold. Crowns are important to floss around the neck of the tooth daily since plaque can gather easily and you can still get decay under the crown that way, so never give up flossing when you have a crown.
I suggest you talk to your Dentist and have him work up a treatment plan and go over all the work to be done with a pre-approval from your insurance company to find out what they will pay and what you will be responsible for. Most Dentists want your portion up front. So dont be surprised.
Good luck and hope you get the smile of your dreams!
Reply:It sounds like you are trying to prevent future problems, which is admirable. I would advise you to wait to crown your teeth until they need them. The reason is that you are very young, and the likelihood is that they will need to be crowned again if they are done now.
Why? Because just like fillings, crowns are not totally leakproof. Over time, it is possible that you will get decay near the margin of the crown and tooth, and perhaps then need a second crown. A tooth can decay beneath a crown.
Aside: what do you use the scaler and explorer for? I would suggest that you may be doing more harm than good if you are not a trained dental professional, and how you are sterilizing them? Even if you are not sharing them with anyone else, putting them in and out of your mouth without proper sterilization can lead to bacterial problems. You may be inadvertantly causing more harm.
Waterpicks can sometimes accelerate the rate of recession, so ask your dentist or hygienist for tips on its proper use. Also, since you are getting that much new decay every 6 months, it sounds like you have a problem that is not being addressed. Are you taking medicine that dries you mouth? Saliva helps remineralize your teeth. Dry mouth can lead to rampant decay. Also, how long are you brushing? Putting your toothbrush in your mouth for 45 seconds 4 times daily is less helpful than a single 2 minute brushing daily. One should brush 2-3 times daily, for 2 minutes each time. Use a timer; 2 minutes can feel like a really long time when it's just you, the mirror, and Sir Toothbrush.
Consult your dentist to address your concerns so the two of you can solve your problem together.
Good luck.
Reply:of course yes....but dentists are the best judge. but opinion varies from dentist to dentist...and you will be more confused.
Reply:If you have the money to pay for them, a Dentist can put them anywhere in your mouth, it is up to you!!!
Will growing out your hair get rid of those crowns?
Well i have 3 crowns ive heard its lucky but i hate and im asian so my hair is straight and i like to do those asian styles and will growing out my hair cover the crowns?
Will growing out your hair get rid of those crowns?
It helps cover them but not completely.
Will growing out your hair get rid of those crowns?
It helps cover them but not completely.
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