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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / November 2005Chipping teeth
Philrob (at Dcom) asks: As we age, front teeth become chipped and will aggravate inside of lips. Dentist has done some grinding to even out areas, but problem continues. Have been told that I grind my teeth while sleeping. First time I have been told that, and problem has only recently started. Question is - what can be done to correct the condition longer term. A large chip in one front tooth was fixed using an adhesive and filling material, several years ago, and it has worked well. Will appreciate comments. ************** I am trying to send him over here. -Sue or if anyone is interested they can comment here too: http://www.dentalcom.net/forum/showthread.php?p=16486&posted=1#post16486 THANKS. I am Philrob, and will appreciate any advice pertaining to problem of chipped teeth. Might add that my front teeth have not been ground down abnormally; therefore I am not looking at capping as a remedy. Isn't there an easier and less costly remedy? Thanks very much, Phil. >I am Philrob, and will appreciate any advice pertaining to problem of > chipped teeth. Might add that my front teeth have not been ground down > abnormally; therefore I am not looking at capping as a remedy. Isn't > there an easier and less costly remedy? Thanks very much, Phil. Tell us about the grinding, any pain, the amount of tooth loss, etc.  Signature/ Amatus / >I am Philrob, and will appreciate any advice pertaining to problem of > chipped teeth. Might add that my front teeth have not been ground down > abnormally; therefore I am not looking at capping as a remedy. Isn't > there an easier and less costly remedy? Thanks very much, Phil. >I am Philrob, and will appreciate any advice pertaining to problem of > chipped teeth. Might add that my front teeth have not been ground down > abnormally; therefore I am not looking at capping as a remedy. Isn't > there an easier and less costly remedy? Thanks very much, Phil. I would highly recommend that you visit www.headacheprevention.com (don't let the headache part discourage you) where you will find a searchable database by zipcode where you can find a dentist who provides the NTI-TSS device which is what you most likely need. The site will give you all kinds of background on what the device is. Good luck. Tim... I am pretty pleased that I said something that may have been on the right track yesterday! I am happy to hear this confirmed and clarified by a dentist. Thanks. -Sue ***************************************************************************** Philrob, There are night guards or splints that you can wear to keep your teeth form touching while you sleep. One is the called the NTI. You may to look it up on the web. Good luck, Sue (nondentist) Appreciate replys. Answers to some questions - no pain from grinding, except chipped teeth do make inside of lips slightly sore; very little tooth loss, and that is why I don't want to go to capping. Looking at NTI device now. Thanks again, Phil. > no pain from grinding, > except chipped teeth do make inside of lips slightly sore; very little > tooth loss, and that is why I don't want to go to capping. Looking at > NTI device now NTI device is a great way to prevent further destruction. Think about discussing laminates with your dentist once the grinding has been brought under control. Signature/ Amatus / > Appreciate replys. Answers to some questions - no pain from grinding, > except chipped teeth do make inside of lips slightly sore; very little > tooth loss, and that is why I don't want to go to capping. Looking at > NTI device now. Thanks again, Phil. > Appreciate replys. Answers to some questions - no pain from grinding, > except chipped teeth do make inside of lips slightly sore; very little > tooth loss, and that is why I don't want to go to capping. Looking at > NTI device now. Thanks again, Phil. ______________________ I recommend that you also check with your own dentist, or any dentist highly recommended by friends you trust. Not all of the dentists who use the NTI are on the website, so it's not a requirement that you use the website to find a dentist who can treat you effectively with the NTI. - dentaldoc And some that make them don't have any idea what they are doing. They put a little SNAP in the stock matrix and wave good-bye. It isn't brain surgery, but you need to learn the right way to make them. Dartos > I recommend that you also check with your own dentist, or any dentist > highly recommended by friends you trust. Not all of the dentists who [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > - dentaldoc Hi Docs- I do not want to speak for Phil, but it seems like he is concerned about "fixing" the tooth that is slightly ground down. Can anyone speak to the cosmetic procedures available? I have heard that it is very difficult to do a procedure on a single tooth (for esthetic reasons.. i.e. difficult to "match" prosthetic to the surrounding teeth). Sounds like he does not want ot "cap" this tooth either. Any suggestions? Thanks. "Somebody" has it correct, I don't want to go the capping process because my teeth are NOT significantly ground down. But, I do have chipping in most all front teeth, bottom and top. This irritates my lips, particularly on bottom. I have had the dentist smooth off several teeth, but it still prevails. Can I do a laminate process, as someone suggested, or is that not an alternative? I do not grind my teeth when awake, and am not aware of it when sleeping. Thanks again, Phil. >Can I do a laminate process, as someone > suggested, or is that not an alternative? Only a fool would offer such advice without seeing you in person. You need an evaluation IRL to determine that. Generally, the first step is to stop the process so that it cannot get worse. Without seeing you in person, I don't know if that is suggested or not. Signature/ Amatus / > "Somebody" has it correct, I don't want to go the capping process > because my teeth are NOT significantly ground down. But, I do have [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > suggested, or is that not an alternative? I do not grind my teeth when > awake, and am not aware of it when sleeping. Thanks again, Phil. Only a fool would offer such advice without seeing you in person. You need an evaluation IRL to determine that. Generally, the first step is to stop the process so that it cannot get worse. Without seeing you in person, I don't know if that is suggested or not. -- / Amatus Comment. Phil, I think Amatus is correct. Some of these sorts of questions cannot be answered online. You need an in person examination, IMHO. -Sue (Note also that Amatus is calling the person that suggested a laminate a fool, NOT you). Heck, I do not even know what a laminate is. > Comment. Phil, > I think Amatus is correct. Some of these sorts of questions cannot be [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > (Note also that Amatus is calling the person that suggested a laminate > a fool, NOT you). Heck, I do not even know what a laminate is. Laminate vs. solid top: http://www.fretsmag.com/story.asp?sectioncode=56&storycode=5034 Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 Laminate vs. solid top: http://www.fretsmag.com/story.asp?sectioncode=56&storycode=5034 Steve Lol. Gee I thought I was going to get an education about dentistry. Then, come to find out we are talking about the top of a guitar. Is laminate in dentistry like laminate in woodwork and carpentry? > Laminate vs. solid top: > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Is laminate in dentistry like laminate in woodwork and carpentry? That's actually a good question. Plywood (layering of wood layers) increases flexural strength. I'm a bit abashed to say that I'm not sure what is layered in laminate veneers. Anyone? Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 >> Laminate vs. solid top: >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >Steve Tooth Structure --> Bonding layer --> Adhesive Filler --> Silane Coupling Agent --> Porcelain -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Great number of replies, amd I appreciate it. Still confused, but have an appointment with dentist tomorrow, and will discuss solution with him. I want the least amount of enamel removed and I guess veneer filling for cracks. I am not so much interested in appearance as I am in durability. As we age, we look for comfort. Any more comments. Thanks, Phil. >Great number of replies, amd I appreciate it. Still confused, but have >an appointment with dentist tomorrow, and will discuss solution with >him. I want the least amount of enamel removed and I guess veneer >filling for cracks. I am not so much interested in appearance as I am >in durability. As we age, we look for comfort. Any more comments. >Thanks, Phil. Nothing will be durable without addressing the cause. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>>Laminate vs. solid top: >>> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Take out the G'RBAGE > wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com The porcelain itself has no structural lamination, as far as you know? Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 >>>>Laminate vs. solid top: >>>> [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >> >> W_B > The porcelain itself has no structural lamination, as far as you know? > >Steve Structural ? Maybe too strong a word. There are various layers in stacked porcelain but IIRC this only for color, hue, and chroma. Nothing structural AFAIK The original CEREC blocks are homogenous. Have heard that the new ones have color gradients. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > >>>Laminate vs. solid top: > >>> [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > Brooklyn, NY > 718-258-5001 Have had mouth guard made and have been wearing it nights. Does help prevent chipped teeth from scratching lip, but during day, some abrasion does occur. If the answer is filling with veneer or porcelain, what is an estimated cost per tooth to do it right? Thanks, Phil. Can someone help me with this question? Thanks. > Can someone help me with this question? Thanks. Specifically on fees? For porcelain veneers, fees average maybe $500-$1000 per tooth Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 >> Can someone help me with this question? Thanks. > >Specifically on fees? For porcelain veneers, fees average maybe >$500-$1000 per tooth > >Steve I liked my answer better. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>>Can someone help me with this question? Thanks. >> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Take out the G'RBAGE > wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com It was pretty good. Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 >>>>Can someone help me with this question? Thanks. >>> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> >> W_B > It was pretty good. > >Steve ... for and Eichenism, that is. <hehe> -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com This forum could be even more informative if we had less jokers on it. I purposely chip golf balls, but teeth are another matter. Appreciate comments from those who have tried to be helpful. Thanks. >This forum could be even more informative if we had less jokers on it. >I purposely chip golf balls, but teeth are another matter. Appreciate >comments from those who have tried to be helpful. Thanks. OK, this forum can be as informative as the questions asked. Don't ask stupid questions and you won't get silly answers. What *exactly* do you want to know ? How about a little background, eh ? -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com If we received any monetary gain from our activity here or if this were an organized volunteer service, it would probably be more serious. Even so, there are usually several good posts with valuable information besides the occasional quip. If smd were 'no fun' for the professionals, then there might not be any here. To quote the Blues Brothers, "Wadda ya want for nuttin?" Hooom rubba hubba bubba nubba, JMO, Dartos > This forum could be even more informative if we had less jokers on it. > I purposely chip golf balls, but teeth are another matter. Appreciate > comments from those who have tried to be helpful. Thanks. >Can someone help me with this question? Thanks. We recommend chipping golf balls not teeth. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >Can someone help me with this question? Thanks. Chipping paint. Can someone help me with this question ? See how poorly this is asked ? -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Please look at the comments starting on Oct 18th. The question was and still is, how do we fix chipped TEETH? Have followed advice and had mouthguard made to prevent grinding. Now, how do we fix the few teeth with jagged edges that cause the abrasion of lips? If I have not been clear, I am sorry, because I realize you people are too busy for dumb or vague questions. I appreciate your time and helpful suggestions. >I am sorry, because I realize you people are too busy for dumb > or vague questions. I appreciate your time and helpful suggestions. The answer will remain vague. It is like asking if you think the blue on my car is too light. You have not seen it. Chipped teeth can get: 1) smoothed and polished 2) ignored 3) bonded 4) veneered 5) porcelain crown 6) porcelain 3/4 crown 7) gold crown 8) gold foil 9) indirect bonding 10) extraction 11) Stainless steel crown 12) platinum crown 13) porcelain fused to metal crown 14) acrylic crown 15) and the list goes on Signature/ Amatus / > Please look at the comments starting on Oct 18th. The question was and > still is, how do we fix chipped TEETH? Have followed advice and had > mouthguard made to prevent grinding. Now, how do we fix the few teeth > with jagged edges that cause the abrasion of lips? If I have not been > clear, I am sorry, because I realize you people are too busy for dumb > or vague questions. I appreciate your time and helpful suggestions. > 12) platinum crown > 13) porcelain fused to metal crown > 14) acrylic crown > 15) and the list goes on ..... and the beat goes on..... as well... BTW, I don't think I've ever even _heard_ of a Platinum crown. I'll have to look that up.... SP SignatureTake out the TRAASH to reply >> 12) platinum crown >> 13) porcelain fused to metal crown [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >BTW, I don't think I've ever even _heard_ of a Platinum crown. I'll have >to look that up.... That's plutonium crown ....... >SP >Please look at the comments starting on Oct 18th. The question was and >still is, how do we fix chipped TEETH? Have followed advice and had >mouthguard made to prevent grinding. Now, how do we fix the few teeth >with jagged edges that cause the abrasion of lips? If I have not been >clear, I am sorry, because I realize you people are too busy for dumb >or vague questions. I appreciate your time and helpful suggestions. Then post some pictures and x-rays ! For godsakes man, do you think this tie matches my shirt ? You've got to give us *something* to go on ! Direct bonding, veneers, full crowns ? Who knows ? It's all just guessing without some pictures. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > For godsakes man, do you think this tie matches my shirt ? Um, I happen to know that W_B wears scrubs to work, so I think his credibility is on the line here. Oh, wait, I drove a green SUV today, so my earlier remark is on the line as well. Signature/ Amatus / > >>Please look at the comments starting on Oct 18th. The question was and [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Take out the G'RBAGE > wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > I realize you people are too busy for dumb > >or vague questions. I appreciate your time and helpful suggestions. > > Then post some pictures and x-rays ! > > For godsakes man, do you think this tie matches my shirt ? That's a trick question. .....However, I happen to know that you were wearing a _dress_ when you posed that question.... > You've got to give us *something* to go on ! > > Direct bonding, veneers, full crowns ? > Who knows ? > It's all just guessing without some pictures. All kidding aside, W_B is right: this is not like discussing motors for regular automobiles or something. Each case is different. SP SignatureTake out the TRAASH to reply >> I realize you people are too busy for dumb >> >or vague questions. I appreciate your time and helpful suggestions. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >.....However, I happen to know that you were wearing a _dress_ when you >posed that question.... Damn ! Forgot to turn off that dadbuned web-cam, Again ! *^) >> You've got to give us *something* to go on ! >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >regular automobiles or something. Each case is different. >SP -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > All kidding aside, W_B is right: this is not like discussing motors for > regular automobiles or something. Each case is different. Speaking of which, I have a new brake line in the blue car as of Saturday. It should be hitting the road again this weekend coming. Just in time, as the SUV is beginning to develop caries in the exhaust system. Signature/ Amatus / > >> I realize you people are too busy for dumb [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > regular automobiles or something. Each case is different. > SP >> All kidding aside, W_B is right: this is not like discussing motors for >> regular automobiles or something. Each case is different. > >Speaking of which, I have a new brake line in the blue car as of Saturday. >It should be hitting the road again this weekend coming. Just in time, as >the SUV is beginning to develop caries in the exhaust system. Designed by jet engineers. Yeah, sure. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > Designed by jet engineers. Propeller engineers in my case. Think back to 1948. Signature/ Amatus / > >>> All kidding aside, W_B is right: this is not like discussing motors for [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Take out the G'RBAGE > wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Have you seen the new commercial yet ? >> Designed by jet engineers. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> >> W_B -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > Have you seen the new commercial yet ? Yep ! I have to laugh when I see that commercial and look in the garage at the model 93 and model 96 setting out there. Although mine do still have the silhouette of the propeller plane on the front. Signature/ Amatus / > > Have you seen the new commercial yet ? [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Take out the G'RBAGE > wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >> Have you seen the new commercial yet ? > >Yep ! I have to laugh when I see that commercial and look in the garage at >the model 93 and model 96 setting out there. Although mine do still have >the silhouette of the propeller plane on the front. Can you achieve take-off speed ? ;-) -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > Can you achieve take-off speed ? ;-) Depends on what we are taking off. ::-) Signature/ Amatus / > >>> Have you seen the new commercial yet ? [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Take out the G'RBAGE > wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >> Designed by jet engineers. > >Propeller engineers in my case. Think back to 1948. Wibur and Orville were the best ! -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > Please look at the comments starting on Oct 18th. The question was and > still is, how do we fix chipped TEETH? Have followed advice and had > mouthguard made to prevent grinding. Now, how do we fix the few teeth > with jagged edges that cause the abrasion of lips? If I have not been > clear, I am sorry, because I realize you people are too busy for dumb > or vague questions. I appreciate your time and helpful suggestions. Phil, You may get less flack here: http://www.dentistry.com or here http://www.allexperts.com (dentistry) Gook luck, Sue Thanks Sue, appreciate your help. >Thanks Sue, appreciate your help. It might also help you to realise that most people download the messages, read and delete, so when you post another message you need to quote some of the post to which you are responding so people know what you are talking about. Ann >>Thanks Sue, appreciate your help. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Ann REPLY Hello Anne, What is the subject of this post and to which question are you replying? Joel >>>Thanks Sue, appreciate your help. >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Hello Anne, The name is Ann. Ann >What is the subject of this post and to which question are you >replying? > >Joel Annie, I am replying to a message that I have already deleted. Anyway, Phil was thanking me for some vague advice I gave him about the paint job on his car. I hope this clears things up for you, Sue > Annie, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Sue Ann, This post was a joke and not intended to be hurtful. Following Joel brings out the worst in me (sarcasm-wise). On the serious side, I hope you are having a good weekend. Best, Sue >Annie, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >I hope this clears things up for you, f.ck off. >>Annie, >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >f.ck off. Short, sweet, and to the point. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > >Annie, > > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > f.ck off. Ann, Wow. Sorry. I will refrain from using humor in the future. I guess it is not wise to joke with people before a relationship has been established. Sue >>>>Thanks Sue, appreciate your help. >>> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Ann OK Ann ....... Joele >>What is the subject of this post and to which question are you >>replying? >> >>Joel > >>>>Thanks Sue, appreciate your help. > >>> [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > >> > >>Joel Joel, Can you please tell me. Do you and Ann generally get along ok or not? Do most people here understand your humor? I thought you and Ann were friends and therefore she would understand that I was joking with her as friend. I am at a loss. Thanks for any insight, Sue PS Are there any others that do not think you are funny? At least one Signature""""" Philip Atooth {Tooth mechanic extraordinaire} """" > PS Are there any others that do not think you are funny? > At least one > > -- > """"" > Philip Atooth {Tooth mechanic extraordinaire} > """" Philip, I think it would be funny if you signed your name Phil Atooth. Sue > > PS Are there any others that do not think you are funny? Do I think it funny that your name is the same as legal action taken against Charlie? Signature""""" Philip Atooth {Tooth mechanic extraordinaire} """" >> At least one >> >> -- >> """"" > Philip, > > I think it would be funny if you signed your name Phil Atooth. > > Sue > Do I think it funny that your name is the same as legal action taken against > Charlie? [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > > > Sue I don't know. Who is charlie? I thought Fill Atooth would be funny. Sue I guess it must be the 700th guy. Signature""""" Philip Atooth {Tooth mechanic extraordinaire} """" >> Do I think it funny that your name is the same as legal action taken >> against [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Sue >> Do I think it funny that your name is the same as legal action taken against >> Charlie? [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >I thought Fill Atooth would be funny. Subtlety new to you then? Ann Hello Ms. Ann, Are you a dental professional or just an lay-person with an interest in teeth? I am a little mis-led here. Please help me. Good wishes to you and your family Signature""""" Philip Atooth {Tooth mechanic extraordinaire} """" >>> Do I think it funny that your name is the same as legal action taken >>> against [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > Ann >Hello Ms. Ann, > >Are you a dental professional or just an lay-person with an interest in >teeth? I am a little mis-led here. Please help me. Who misled you? That's the first time I've ever been asked on usenet what I do for a living.. gosh. Ann > Who misled you? That's the first time I've ever been asked on Usenet > what I do for a living.. gosh. Gosh, you have no intention on answering then ? Signature/ Amatus / > >>Hello Ms. Ann, [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Ann >> Who misled you? That's the first time I've ever been asked on Usenet >> what I do for a living.. gosh. > >Gosh, you have no intention on answering then ? No > No Gosh ! Signature/ Amatus / > >>> Who misled you? That's the first time I've ever been asked on Usenet [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > No If teeth are wearing and chipping they *are* in contact with each other too much and too hard. That could be because of night time clenching. It could be from day time clenching. It could be from biting finger nails (first place I look when I see chipped front teeth is at the patient's hands). Veneers can be a very good way to improve things, BUT if you continue with whatever is chipping your natural teeth, the veneers will be damaged also. JME, Dartos > "Somebody" has it correct, I don't want to go the capping process > because my teeth are NOT significantly ground down. But, I do have [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > suggested, or is that not an alternative? I do not grind my teeth when > awake, and am not aware of it when sleeping. Thanks again, Phil. > I do not grind my teeth when > awake, and am not aware of it when sleeping. Thanks again, Phil. You can easily be grinding your teeth in your sleep and not be aware of it. I'm not aware that I do either. Apparently I do, though, judging by the damage that has been done to my teeth. I really wish the dentist who first noticed the wear on my teeth had given me a stern warning of what might happen if I ignored the problem. Since he just mentioned it in passing, nonchalantly, I didn't realize the seriousness of the problem. And since I wasn't aware of grinding or clenching my teeth in my sleep, I didn't take it very seriously and just forgot about it. Don't make the same mistake that I did and ignore the problem. It will end up costing you a lot more money in the long run and you will regret it later. And to the dentists out there: When you see clear evidence of clenching/grinding, please take the time to impress upon the patient the seriousness of the problem and don't be in such a damn hurry to rush off to see the next patient (like some of the dentists I've been to). Harry I'm not saying that you are one of my 'typical' patients. However, I make mention of clenching and bruxism quite often and I do treat the problem seriously. My patients don't (at least in the early stages). Cartwheels and a brass band would not get these peoples attention on the issue. When their teeth are half gone and fractures get bad enough, I am often expected to have a magic wand to save them. I suppose there was a time when high blood pressure wasn't treated very often either. :-( Dartos > When you see clear evidence of clenching/grinding, please take the time > to impress upon the patient the seriousness of the problem and don't be > in such a damn hurry to rush off to see the next patient (like some of > the dentists I've been to). > > Harry > Hi Docs- > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > reasons.. i.e. difficult to "match" prosthetic to the surrounding > teeth). Not allways true. I have off white teeth with a few bright white patches. When I needed a crown my dentist sent me to the lab where they made it. I went back just before the firing process and the technician used a ceramic paint and a tiny brush to colour the crown to match my existing teeth. He made small changes then held it up to compare it with my existing teeth. Took about 30 mins. He did a great job and overall it looks better than my original tooth. He also corrected some missalignment of the original. And some that make them don't have any idea what they are doing. They put a little SNAP in the stock matrix and wave good-bye. It isn't brain surgery, but you need to learn the right way to make them. Dartos _______________________________________ Very, very true! - dentaldoc >> Appreciate replys. Answers to some questions - no pain from grinding, >> except chipped teeth do make inside of lips slightly sore; very little [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > - dentaldoc Yes you are correct about not all NTI providers being listed, but its as good a place to start as any. >I am Philrob, and will appreciate any advice pertaining to problem of >chipped teeth. Might add that my front teeth have not been ground down >abnormally; therefore I am not looking at capping as a remedy. Isn't >there an easier and less costly remedy? Thanks very much, Phil. Looks like Sue did a convincing job ....... Where is the chipping?
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