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Keeping Our Patients Safe

Dear Friends:
I am excited to announce that we are being allowed to see patients again. We will be opening on Weds. June 3rd. We have made improvements to keep you and the staff safe. We would like to ease your concerns about coming to the office.

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Archives for May 2011

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I had some bonding done on my two front teeth about three years ago. They are now chipped and my dentist wants to do two crowns instead.  I don’t want that much of my teeth ground away. Should I just get them re-bonded?

Lissel D. in Kansas

Dear Lissel,

Though I haven’t seen your case, I would not consider crowns the next best step if all that is wrong with them is the chipping. Porcelain crowns seem like an aggressive move. You could have them re-bonded, but seeing as they’re already chipping I’m not sure that is a great option for you. My suggestion would be porcelain veneers. There is very little tooth preparation needed, just some mild shaving. You cannot tell the difference in appearance between a shaved and unshaved tooth. In addition, veneers are very strong and durable. Hope this helps your decision.

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I received two dental implants last yearago. One of them kept getting food trapped in it and required constant care, now it has cracked. Am I past any warranty that comes with implants?

Brent from Arkansas

Dear Brent,

Most dentists do not have a warranty with their dental implants. The reason for this are all the variables involved. Some people do not follow the recommended maintenance. That being said, a dentist with integrity will stand behind his or her work. If there was some faulty material used that caused it to crack, most dentists would re-do the work at no charge.

It is highly unusual for the crown of a dental implant to crack after one year. They are designed to last many years. They also should not be getting food trapped in them.  Ethically, your dentist should replace it, though he is under no legal obligation to do so.

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