Veneers or cap?
Added: March 28, 2006 - 3:35 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Sandy Utah, UT
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Case Summary
Broken Tooth
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: less than 6 mo.
Last Cleaning: less than 6 mo.
Case Description
I am recently very satisfied with my general dentist. However during a recent visit he suggested replacing a bond I have on a front tooth and the other next to it that has a a hirline crack through it (child hood accident) with crowns instead of veneers. This seemed so extreme since I have such great healthy teeth. Though The tooth that is bonded is turning darker and won't bleach I am sure a second opinion is worth looking at. Do you advise this?
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Reply: Veneers or cap?
added: March 28, 2006 - 7:59 PM
Does your dentist know you're concerned about a veneer vs.a crown? The fee is about the same, the procedure is about the same as far as time invovled, so there is really no financial incentive to recommend one over the other. I would let your dentist know you're concerned. If he/she can't give you a reasonable answer, they would probably welcome a second opinion. Good Luck.
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