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.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
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.
What are the disadvantages of dental crowns?
i want to make sure im not going to make my teeth weeker or more suseptible to desease or damage by filing them down to a nub and putting crowns on them .i also want to know how permanent theiy are .do theiy brake fall off are they uncomfortable
What are the disadvantages of dental crowns?
Crowns should only be used when they are going to be a distinct advantage. From a dentist point of view, this usually means strengthening your tooth. If you want do do it for the sake of appearances, then this will be a personal decision.
The risks associated with crowns are:
1. If there is not enough natural tooth structure to hold the crown in place, then it could come off. This most commonly occurs for the little teeth 2nd from the front (lateral incisors) or for premolars.
2. As with any type of dental filling, some damage will be inadvertantly done to the "nerve" of your tooth. For most of us, the nerve recovers after a few days, but for some cases it will be too damaged and eventually die. A root canal therapy will now be needed.
3. A crown on a front tooth requires careful colour matching. Some dentists/labs use computerised photography. Make sure you are completely happy before having it cemented. However, over time your surrounding natural teeth will slightly darken, and you may wish to have the crown replaced when older.
4. Also, for some people their gum shrinks away as they get older, and this will reveal the join between the crown and the natural tooth. For a front tooth, this may not be attractive and you may want a remake.
Apart from these risks, a well-made crown could last you a lifetime, and are especially useful for back teeth. Each case has to be assessed by the dentist and the risks/benefits explained so that you can make an informed decision.
Reply:I have 2 crowns. They have never fallen off and my tooth underneath has never broken. One of "the nubs" had a root canal before the crown was put on. It has not fallen off or broken off either and I have had it for more than 10 years. They are expensive, but the look and feel like real teeth. My dental insurance paid 50%. Some dentists take payment plans. Ask yours.
Reply:they are ussually exspensive. and the do fall off after awile.
Reply:very expensive but worth it...
Reply:Dr. Matt has given you a great answer. I just want to add a little testimony. My dad was dentist before me and I still have some of his patients with crowns that were done in the 60's. Can't beat that, can you? 20-25 years is considered a "good life" for a crown, but as Matt says, they can last a lifetime for some.
Reply:I have had them for years and they are still in fantastic condition.
Reply:If they do fall off, they can be put back on.
Reply:I know that they are VERY expensive.
Either if they're cheap or not, they'll fall off sooner or later.
At first, they might be uncomfortable to some people, but to most, they're just uncomfortable when they're about to fall out, or when sticky hard candy gets stuck in them! But they can always be replaced.
☺
sole slippers
What are the disadvantages of dental crowns?
Crowns should only be used when they are going to be a distinct advantage. From a dentist point of view, this usually means strengthening your tooth. If you want do do it for the sake of appearances, then this will be a personal decision.
The risks associated with crowns are:
1. If there is not enough natural tooth structure to hold the crown in place, then it could come off. This most commonly occurs for the little teeth 2nd from the front (lateral incisors) or for premolars.
2. As with any type of dental filling, some damage will be inadvertantly done to the "nerve" of your tooth. For most of us, the nerve recovers after a few days, but for some cases it will be too damaged and eventually die. A root canal therapy will now be needed.
3. A crown on a front tooth requires careful colour matching. Some dentists/labs use computerised photography. Make sure you are completely happy before having it cemented. However, over time your surrounding natural teeth will slightly darken, and you may wish to have the crown replaced when older.
4. Also, for some people their gum shrinks away as they get older, and this will reveal the join between the crown and the natural tooth. For a front tooth, this may not be attractive and you may want a remake.
Apart from these risks, a well-made crown could last you a lifetime, and are especially useful for back teeth. Each case has to be assessed by the dentist and the risks/benefits explained so that you can make an informed decision.
Reply:I have 2 crowns. They have never fallen off and my tooth underneath has never broken. One of "the nubs" had a root canal before the crown was put on. It has not fallen off or broken off either and I have had it for more than 10 years. They are expensive, but the look and feel like real teeth. My dental insurance paid 50%. Some dentists take payment plans. Ask yours.
Reply:they are ussually exspensive. and the do fall off after awile.
Reply:very expensive but worth it...
Reply:Dr. Matt has given you a great answer. I just want to add a little testimony. My dad was dentist before me and I still have some of his patients with crowns that were done in the 60's. Can't beat that, can you? 20-25 years is considered a "good life" for a crown, but as Matt says, they can last a lifetime for some.
Reply:I have had them for years and they are still in fantastic condition.
Reply:If they do fall off, they can be put back on.
Reply:I know that they are VERY expensive.
Either if they're cheap or not, they'll fall off sooner or later.
At first, they might be uncomfortable to some people, but to most, they're just uncomfortable when they're about to fall out, or when sticky hard candy gets stuck in them! But they can always be replaced.
☺
sole slippers
Can porcelain crowns be shortened after they are cemented in?
I want my porcelain crown shortened so its the same size as my canine, can it be shortened. Its been cemented in my mouth for a year. Is it bad if the permanent crown is shaved.
Can porcelain crowns be shortened after they are cemented in?
Porcelain crowns may be shortened even after cementation but there is a slight chance that it my chip or crack just like any other ceramic (i.e. drilling a hole into a bathroom ceramic tile to place a towel bar for example). Depending on how much shorter you want to make the crown, you need to also determine whether it is a Porcelain fused-to-metal crown or a Metal free Ceramic Crown. If the crown has a metal substructure then if you take off too much porcelain, you may begin to expose the metal layer underneath the porcelain. Generally speaking, there is usually about a 1-3mm thickness of porcelain above the metal substructure.
Shaving off some porcelain is not uncommon and is not bad if done properly.
As always consult with your general dentist for further questions.
Frank Liu DDS, FAGD
www.mylongislanddentist.com
Reply:Your dentist should have caught this at the beginning I've personally had my bite adjusted where they filed down crowns a little but I don't think as much as you are talking about. Go back to the dentist and tell them it's bothering you and ask them to make it even. You paid for it, they owe you a service.
Reply:no, should have been done before cemented in
Can porcelain crowns be shortened after they are cemented in?
Porcelain crowns may be shortened even after cementation but there is a slight chance that it my chip or crack just like any other ceramic (i.e. drilling a hole into a bathroom ceramic tile to place a towel bar for example). Depending on how much shorter you want to make the crown, you need to also determine whether it is a Porcelain fused-to-metal crown or a Metal free Ceramic Crown. If the crown has a metal substructure then if you take off too much porcelain, you may begin to expose the metal layer underneath the porcelain. Generally speaking, there is usually about a 1-3mm thickness of porcelain above the metal substructure.
Shaving off some porcelain is not uncommon and is not bad if done properly.
As always consult with your general dentist for further questions.
Frank Liu DDS, FAGD
www.mylongislanddentist.com
Reply:Your dentist should have caught this at the beginning I've personally had my bite adjusted where they filed down crowns a little but I don't think as much as you are talking about. Go back to the dentist and tell them it's bothering you and ask them to make it even. You paid for it, they owe you a service.
Reply:no, should have been done before cemented in
Are crowns the only choice after a root canal?
I had a root canal when I was 12 years old after a car accident and I am now 24 years old. The tooth the root canal was preformed on is still in place but I notice slight discoloring towards the top. Is a crown the only option for the discoloring, since it is under the tooth and not a matter of whitening products/procedures? I have nice/strong teeth and I dont really want a crown but I am not sure what are my options.
Are crowns the only choice after a root canal?
CO,
FYI EVERY TOOTH THAT HAD A ROOT CANAL DRIES OUT AND IS PRONE TO FRACTURE.
THE ENTIRE TOOTH STRUCTURE MUST BE PROTECTED BY A CROWN OR YOU RISK BREAKAGE.
THE FINAL CROWN OF THE CROWN WILL MATCH YOUR TEETH
PS. ANY FURTHER BLEACHING ONLY DRIES THE TOOTH MORE AND FURTHERS FRACTURE RISKS.
Reply:first of all, where in your mouth is the tooth with the root canal? if it's a front tooth then you can have an internal bleaching done by certain dentists. after root canals, it is common to have some discoloration. they open a hole in the back of the tooth and put a kind of "bleach" in it and close it back up temporarily and see you in a week or two. another application may be necessary. when it is the desired color, they fill the hole permanently. their isn't a crown involved in this procedure. good luck!
Reply:First I would have it checked out... a tooth that has had a root canal can still sometimes get decay in it. If it IS simply discoloration, then I think your only choice is indeed a crown.
Are crowns the only choice after a root canal?
CO,
FYI EVERY TOOTH THAT HAD A ROOT CANAL DRIES OUT AND IS PRONE TO FRACTURE.
THE ENTIRE TOOTH STRUCTURE MUST BE PROTECTED BY A CROWN OR YOU RISK BREAKAGE.
THE FINAL CROWN OF THE CROWN WILL MATCH YOUR TEETH
PS. ANY FURTHER BLEACHING ONLY DRIES THE TOOTH MORE AND FURTHERS FRACTURE RISKS.
Reply:first of all, where in your mouth is the tooth with the root canal? if it's a front tooth then you can have an internal bleaching done by certain dentists. after root canals, it is common to have some discoloration. they open a hole in the back of the tooth and put a kind of "bleach" in it and close it back up temporarily and see you in a week or two. another application may be necessary. when it is the desired color, they fill the hole permanently. their isn't a crown involved in this procedure. good luck!
Reply:First I would have it checked out... a tooth that has had a root canal can still sometimes get decay in it. If it IS simply discoloration, then I think your only choice is indeed a crown.
Where can I find crowns and costume gowns?
Not those ones for pageant queens either, dont like those. I'm talking about the ones modeled after real crowns, and anything like it. The gowns as well, anything 17th century on forward..thanks!
Where can I find crowns and costume gowns?
buffalobreathcostumes.com
Reply:try amazon.com or even orientaltrading.com they both have costumes and crowns for sale.
Where can I find crowns and costume gowns?
buffalobreathcostumes.com
Reply:try amazon.com or even orientaltrading.com they both have costumes and crowns for sale.
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