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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / August 2005How long do crowns last?
My teeth are in bad shape. 2 of my molars have cracked and beyond repair. One of my molars have a small chip but I think it could be repaired by putting a crown on it. I feel like my molars are chipping so easily I don't have the confidence to eat nuts and such. The solution is to talk to the dentist of course, but I'd like to see what you guys here think first. There's nothing wrong with having options. I'm only 35 years old. With the rate I'm losing molars, there wouldn't be any left when I'm 50! I do brush twice a day. Does it make sense to crown the rest of my molars? Just the ones which does the chewing. Maybe 6 molars on top and 4 on the bottom (2 on the bottom jaw is lost). Is this a good idea? How long do crowns last? I'm also considering braces. Does it matter which one I do first? The first thing to do is figure out why your teeth are breaking down and control that issue. Then, look into getting broken and decayed teeth fixed, then orthodontics, and finish with crowns.  Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen [What's a Temporary?], D.D.S. Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > My teeth are in bad shape. 2 of my molars have cracked and beyond > repair. One of my molars have a small chip but I think it could be [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > I'm also considering braces. Does it matter which one I do first? MY TAKE: Well placed restorations are quite effective. An exception is when th decay has undermined the enamel and UNSUPPORTED tooth structur remains. This will frequently chip off months or years later. particularly like Steve Mancuso's CAD-CAM "Cerec" solutions. You need a comprehensive exam, x-rays, plus some dental opinions. Wh not make some snapshots of your teeth (with small mirrors and a digita camera) and try to snag your x-rays? If you can do that they can be posted at DentalCom.net, or elsewher and many can view them and give you opinions. Joel Joel M. Eichen DD -- Joel34 A crown lasts forever ... the tooth structure underneath ..... slightly less time! Joe -- Joel34 |
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