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Posted: 7/21/2010 4:14:45 AM EDT
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Partial dentures?
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Posted: 7/21/2010 4:15:09 AM EDT
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Gold is best, but if you don't like it you can get crowns the same color as your teeth, they don't last as long as gold though. YMMV
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Posted: 7/21/2010 4:15:37 AM EDT
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you know, platnium is good, it dosn't pick up soot from a torch, it dosn't spring back after bending, it's much denser, so it'll take longer to wear down, and it has a high melting point.
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Posted: 7/21/2010 4:18:05 AM EDT
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Spark out you grill yo!
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Posted: 7/21/2010 4:42:41 AM EDT
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I've got a good dentist. He's not BS-ing me or trying to rip me off. I grind my teeth and have a little acid erosion on my teeth due to reflux (working on that). All 8 molars are worn and only one currently has a Cerex insert. (like a large filling). While my teeth are still in OK, but worn shape, the dentist has been telling me for a few years that I need something to stop the wear, since I grind. I don't like the idea of gold teeth. I hate the look, plus in some countries, I thought they beat you up and steal your teeth if they are gold. Since I travel the world, I am not sure that's smart. Or, maybe it's not a concern anymore. Suggestions? I am a fellow grinder...well "clencher" was the word she used, and she fitted me with a mouth guard I wear during sleep. COst about $400. WHy has your dentist not done something like this? I sleep better and my jaw actually does feel relaxed in the morning. I travel a lot too, adn my dentist said many of her mouthguard wearers are those who travel. |
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Posted: 7/21/2010 4:49:52 AM EDT
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If you need crowns, a gold crown is the superior material. If you grind your teeth, you will tend to chip a porcelain, tooth colored crown. Also, as you can imagine, porcelain is a very abrasive material, especially after you grind through the outer glaze. Think of a broken coffee cup and how rough that raw porcelain is.
The major objection that patients have to gold is that it is, well, gold colored. I have found that gold tends to blend in very well color wise and is not that noticeable on back teeth. Having said that, you probably also need a night guard to keep from grinding your teeth. |
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Posted: 7/21/2010 4:51:31 AM EDT
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is white gold an option (I really have no idea)
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Posted: 7/21/2010 5:00:35 AM EDT
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Just spend $1.50 on a sports mouth guard and call it a day. I'm sure your dentist would prefer you spend thousands on caps though.
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Posted: 7/21/2010 5:03:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/21/2010 5:03:11 AM EDT
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paging Drsalee. Drsalee to this dental thread. Thank you.
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Posted: 7/21/2010 5:03:20 AM EDT
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Gold teef be gangsta...
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Posted: 7/21/2010 5:05:57 AM EDT
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I am a fellow grinder...well "clencher" was the word she used, and she fitted me with a mouth guard I wear during sleep. COst about $400. WHy has your dentist not done something like this? I sleep better and my jaw actually does feel relaxed in the morning. I travel a lot too, adn my dentist said many of her mouthguard wearers are those who travel. I have a night guard. For whatever reason, it really bothers me in my sleep. On the surface, I don't care about it and I am willing to be "tough" and deal with it. But, while asleep, I form a tight vacuum on it and it irritates the roof of my mouth. After a few days of this, I have to stop. |
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Posted: 7/21/2010 5:07:32 AM EDT
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You need this. No sense in doing a half way job.
 
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Posted: 7/21/2010 6:27:21 AM EDT
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You need this. No sense in doing a half way job.
I like it, That's perfect and exactly what I am going to do
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Posted: 7/21/2010 6:29:08 AM EDT
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