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Dental Crowns - Teenagers
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Dental Crowns - Teenagers
by drews, May 21, 2008 01:33AM
I am a 17 year old female.
My dentist tells me that I require 8 dental crowns immediately, and perhaps a further 2 crowns soon. Dental crowns are very expensive and I am concerned that my dentist is trying to "sell" me something that I do not require. Has anyone ever heard of a 17 year old needing 10 crowns ?
Apparently the all the enamel on the back of my top row of teeth has worn off and the teeth are very fine and have started to chip. I have a small chip in one of my 2 front teeth now. How and why would this have happened to my teeth ? Will my teeth continue to deteriorate underneath the new crowns ? Are there any alternative treatments - or this my only option ?
My dentist tells me that I require 8 dental crowns immediately, and perhaps a further 2 crowns soon. Dental crowns are very expensive and I am concerned that my dentist is trying to "sell" me something that I do not require. Has anyone ever heard of a 17 year old needing 10 crowns ?
Apparently the all the enamel on the back of my top row of teeth has worn off and the teeth are very fine and have started to chip. I have a small chip in one of my 2 front teeth now. How and why would this have happened to my teeth ? Will my teeth continue to deteriorate underneath the new crowns ? Are there any alternative treatments - or this my only option ?
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