How do I file a complaint if a dentist told me I was getting veneers but gave me crowns instead? I didn’t realize it until I got a second opinion on my upper right canine that began throbbing after my dentist placed the “veneers.” The second dentist told me that my teeth were ground down […]
Read More...I had a root canal on my upper left canine tooth in 20166. My current dentist recommends a crown to prevent the tooth from breaking. However, the tooth is intact, and I feel no symptoms. Do I need a crown? Thanks. Lynn from MN Lynn, Many people assume that every tooth with a root canal […]
Read More...I’ve had a crown for 12 years. My new dentist said the crown is in horrible shape, so we began the process of getting a new one. Can I file a claim or get a refund for the old dental crown? Thanks. RL RL, Requesting a refund on a 12-year-old crown isn’t reasonable. A […]
Read More...My new zirconia monolithic crowns look like white blocks. The crowns are not the color of my natural teeth. My dentist persuaded me to get the crowns for their strength. I’m so disappointed. Am I stuck with these crowns? Thanks. Jaime Jaime Zirconia is a durable, tooth-colored ceramic often used to make dental crowns. Dental […]
Read More...I got a root canal and crown in 2013. I recently experienced some discomfort with the crown, and my new dentist said it was a wreck, so I got a new one two weeks ago. I called my previous dental office in PA, but they said there is no reimbursement for a crown that old. […]
Read More...I have crowns on my two center front teeth. One tooth is dark gray and had a root canal on it in 2008. I got new crowns in early 2024, but the dark tooth shows through the crown on it. My dentist can’t get the color right, so the crown doesn’t match the other teeth. […]
Read More...I’m getting the eight crowns on my upper front teeth redone in Mexico. I’ve had two bad experiences in the US, so despite the negative comments about dental tourism, I have nothing to lose. I first got the crowns in late 2022, but they made my gums bleed and swell. A dentist replaced the crowns […]
Read More...My new crowns make my front teeth stick out, making my lips uncomfortable. I didn’t have the problem before getting new crowns. My dentist denies that his work is the problem. Are the crowns too thick? Thanks. Valencia from IL Valencia, Even when all the front teeth are veneered or crowned, they must keep […]
Read More...I just switched dentists, and she recommends new crowns for all the teeth that show when I smile. My smile is broad, and I already have three porcelain veneers and one crown on the teeth involved. This treatment seems to be too aggressive, and it’s not what I had in mind. I have dry mouth, […]
Read More...I received same-day crowns in December to close a large gap. My dentist placed the crowns on six upper front teeth. Since then, my mouth hasn’t closed well, and the crowns interfere with my speech. I think the tension from it all is causing dry mouth and sore lips. I’m so tense that my jaw […]
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