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• dentist pushing cerec crowns

  I need a dental crown on a tooth in the front of my mouth. My dentist is really pushing for me to get a CEREC crown. I know he’s invested a lot in the machine and probably needs to recoup his money, but I want to make sure these crowns are just as good as…

• Dental crown looks fake

  I’ve had dental crowns before but they’ve always been on back teeth. This is my first one on a front tooth. My dentist did a CEREC crown which was very convenient. I liked that, but for some reason it looks really fake compared to the tooth next to it. It almsot has a painted, dull…

• Help! Which Crown Should I Get?

  I need to get a dental crown on a tooth. My dentist threw all these options at me. While he did explain everything, it was all so fast I can’t remember. I told him I’d let him know this week. I tried to do some research but everything is so confusing. Help! Lacey Dear Lacey,…

• CEREC Crowns and Thyroid Issues

  I have severe thyroid issues and find it important to make sure my dental work is metal free, as well as containing no lithium. I’m considering CEREC crown. I asked my dentist about these issues and he said my information is false and there’s no point in even answering the question. This annoyed me and…

• Pain with CEREC Crown

  I had three crowns put on back teeth. I’ve had one other crown in the past without issue. This is the first time I’ve gotten CEREC crowns. Every time I bite down it’s a nightmare. I feel as if a knife is going through my jaw. Is it because it’s CEREC crowns or something else?…

• CEREC vs. Traditional Crowns

  I’m considering getting a CEREC crown. Are they as good as their traditional counterparts? Matt. Dear Matt, Which is better a CEREC or Traditional Crown? In one corner we have traditional porcelain crowns . Tried. True. Proven. Strong. Beautiful (with the right dentist). Though, they do take a couple of appointments.…

• Do CEREC Crowns Last Longer than Regular Crowns?

  My dentist told me I need three crowns. I was shocked because my last checkup didn’t show any decay. He wants me to get CEREC crowns. I like the fact that they can be done in one appointment. But, my insurance only covers the older crowns. Is it worth the extra cost? Do they last…

• Can I Switch My Metal Crowns with Porcelain Veneers?

  I’ve got four metal-based crowns. I’ve never been thrilled with them. They’ve always looked more cloudy than my natural teeth, but it was better than no teeth. Lately, though, there’s been this dark line at my gumline. It’s making it impossible for me to smile without feeling humiliated. I’ve started avoiding going out in public.…

• My Dentist Wants to Put A Metal Crown On My Tooth

  I’m not sure if I should go forward with something my dentist wants to do. I need a crown. But, he wants to put a metal based crown on the tooth. My mother had one of those and it was horribly ugly. Would mine be ugly too or have their been more developments since then?…

• Whitening crowns

  Can I whiten a dental crown if it is old? My crown is turning beige.  So are my teeth for that matter.  I know I can whiten them, I was just wondering about the crown. Beatrice N.  – Pennsylvania Beatri ce, A dental  crown, or any other dental restoration, cannot be whitened. Only natural tooth…