Re: Suddenly I need 6 Crowns?


"Rich" <rgsrx@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Recently I relocated from NJ to Arizona. I had been going to my dentist
> in NJ for 10 years & he never tried to "sell" me anything. A very large
> filling(25 years old) fell out of one of my molars & took half the tooth
> with it. So off I go to a new dentist in Arizona. I assumed this broken
> tooth would need a crown but she proceeded to tell me that 5 other teeth
> needed crown.

I heard they got vigilantes out there too .........
I am beginning to understand.

Joel


>Three of the teeth needed crowns because of excessive
> fillings & two of the teeth had root canals. All these fillings & root
> canals go back at least 20 years. According to this new dentist, these 5
> teeth need crowns to protect them from breaking. I understand that root
> canaled & heavily-filled teeth do not last forever but would it be
> imprudent to crown these teeth as they fail?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Its possible the dentist is being prudent here.
Just possible .....




>The tooth that just broke
> was originally filled in 1968. That filling was subsequently replaced in
> 1970 & 1975 due to decay beneath the filling and an additional filling
> was placed on the lingual surface at a later date. Based on this life
> expectancy I am not inclined to suddenly $3000 to "rescue" these 5 teeth.

OK, you are looking for "confirmation" of your decision which cannot be done
without looking at the teeth in question. So why not find a second or a
third opinion?


Joel


> Your opinions are greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Rich


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