Smile for Life Blog » dental implants http://www.smileforlife.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:40:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 Are my teeth supposed to feel so sensitive after having porcelain crowns fitted? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/are-my-teeth-supposed-to-feel-so-sensitive-after-having-porcelain-crowns-fitted http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/are-my-teeth-supposed-to-feel-so-sensitive-after-having-porcelain-crowns-fitted#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:50:35 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/are-my-teeth-supposed-to-feel-so-sensitive-after-having-porcelain-crowns-fitted/ Q. Hey, i had two porcelain crowns fitted over a week ago on two of my front teeth, they had to replaced because my old ones were very worn, the thing is i’m experiencing some pain from them. My two front teeth feel very sensitive, painfully sensitive, is this normal? or are they just settling? Thank you for your time!

A. It is not uncommon for new crowns to be a little sensitive initially.  If it has been more than two weeks and they are still very sensitive and not improving, consult with the dentist who placed them.  Dr. Lemongello 

dr lerner & dr lemongello

Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
www.lernerlemongello.com
Tel: (561) 627 9000
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/are-my-teeth-supposed-to-feel-so-sensitive-after-having-porcelain-crowns-fitted/feed 0 I may need a tooth extraction, are there any alternatives to this? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/i-may-need-a-tooth-extraction-are-there-any-alternatives-to-this http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/i-may-need-a-tooth-extraction-are-there-any-alternatives-to-this#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 05:47:45 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/i-may-need-a-tooth-extraction-are-there-any-alternatives-to-this/ Q. I chipped a front tooth in a accident a fortnight ago. I thought I may only needed it to be filled so i booked an appointment. Turns out i’ve damaged the nerve of that tooth! I might need a tooth extraction, are there any alternatives to this?? Thank you

A. If it is not savable, then you will have to consider a bridge or implant to replace the missing tooth.

dr george kirtley

Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/i-may-need-a-tooth-extraction-are-there-any-alternatives-to-this/feed 0 Can I do anything to get my dental crown the same colour as the rest of my teeth? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/can-i-do-anything-to-get-my-dental-crown-the-same-colour-as-the-rest-of-my-teeth http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/can-i-do-anything-to-get-my-dental-crown-the-same-colour-as-the-rest-of-my-teeth#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 07:37:24 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/can-i-do-anything-to-get-my-dental-crown-the-same-colour-as-the-rest-of-my-teeth/ Q. hello, i’ve got a dental implant in and a few weeks ago i had my teeth whitened but now the implant really sticks out because it’s darker in colour. Can i do anything to get this the same colour as the rest of my teeth?

A. Unfortunately, the best solution is to have the crown re-made to the color of your whitened teeth.

dr george kirtley

Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/can-i-do-anything-to-get-my-dental-crown-the-same-colour-as-the-rest-of-my-teeth/feed 0 Should I have a dental bridge or implants? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/should-i-have-a-dental-bridge-or-implants http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/should-i-have-a-dental-bridge-or-implants#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:25:38 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/should-i-have-a-dental-bridge-or-implants/ Q. i have a couple of missing teeth but don’t fancy the ordinary dental implants, would i be able to have bridge put in instead? my teeth are all healthy around the missing ones, i had to have them taken out because they were broken from an accident. what do you suggest? thank you.

A. Implants are far and away your best choice long term. 

dr george kirtley

Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/should-i-have-a-dental-bridge-or-implants/feed 0 I’m in dire need for a smile makeover, what do you suggest? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/i-m-in-dire-need-for-a-smile-makeover-what-do-you-suggest http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/i-m-in-dire-need-for-a-smile-makeover-what-do-you-suggest#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:15:02 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/i-m-in-dire-need-for-a-smile-makeover-what-do-you-suggest/ Q. I hate my smile. my teeth are all rotten because of various trauma and issues and i have bad dental phobia. some teeth are remaining and the half decent ones are chipped, i’m in dire need for a smile makeover, what do you suggest? i know you can’t give me much info until a consultation etc but i need a general idea of what treatments are available for nervous patients

A. In todays modern dental offices there are many ways comfort can be achieved.  Medication can be used to reduce your anxiety or if necessary you can be sedated achieving more of a dream state that will allow you to be treated comfortable.  You might also be surprised at how easy a smile makeover can be with a highly skilled dentist.  Start by aking your friends, family and co-workers about their dentists. Check out their websites and then find a few dentists in your area and schedule a consult with each one until you find someone you like and are comfortable with.  Dr. Lemongello

dr lerner & dr lemongello

Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
www.lernerlemongello.com
Tel: (561) 627 9000
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/i-m-in-dire-need-for-a-smile-makeover-what-do-you-suggest/feed 0 Is it possible to have a full set of dental implants? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/is-it-possible-to-have-a-full-set-of-dental-implants http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/is-it-possible-to-have-a-full-set-of-dental-implants#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:01:16 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/is-it-possible-to-have-a-full-set-of-dental-implants/ Q. I’m considering dental implants to replace my annoying dentures, can you get a full mouth set of implants? If so how much would they be? Also, would you advise doing this?

A. With todays implant technology it is possible to replace all your teeth with implants.  There are many other implant combination and restorative possibilities available as well depending on your financial situation.  The cost can vary greatly based on your location and the expertise of the dentist.  I would recommend you seek a consultation with a qualified implant specialist. Dr. Lemongello

dr lerner & dr lemongello

Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
www.lernerlemongello.com
Tel: (561) 627 9000
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/is-it-possible-to-have-a-full-set-of-dental-implants/feed 0 What treatment can I get for tooth that is loose and discoloured? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-treatment-can-i-get-for-tooth-that-is-loose-and-discoloured http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-treatment-can-i-get-for-tooth-that-is-loose-and-discoloured#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:26:30 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-treatment-can-i-get-for-tooth-that-is-loose-and-discoloured/ Q. Can you please tell me what treatment there is for a tooth that feels loose and is discoloured? Price ranges wqould also be welcomed.

A. The treatment and cost will be dictated by determining why the tooth is loose.  If there is bone loss around it, it may need to be extracted.  This would require a bridge or an implant to replace it.

dr george kirtley

Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-treatment-can-i-get-for-tooth-that-is-loose-and-discoloured/feed 0 What is a reasonable price for two dental implants? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-is-a-reasonable-price-for-two-dental-implants http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-is-a-reasonable-price-for-two-dental-implants#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:00:40 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-is-a-reasonable-price-for-two-dental-implants/ Q. What would you say is a reasonable price for two dental implants Dr Lerner and Dr Lemengello. My dentist has given me an estimate but I would like to see if I am being ripper off or something. Thanks in advance

A. The fee for implant dentistry varies depending on the implant system used, whether the doctor performing the procedures is a qualified specialist and the area being restored. Implants replacing front teeth may cost more than replacing a back tooth. It also varies depending on where you live. Because the fee can vary greatly I would do some research in your area among qualified specialists to see what the approximate cost for this treatment would be.
Dr. Lemongello

dr lerner & dr lemongello

Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
www.lernerlemongello.com
Tel: (561) 627 9000
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-is-a-reasonable-price-for-two-dental-implants/feed 0 Should I go with implants or crowns? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/should-i-go-with-implants-or-crowns http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/should-i-go-with-implants-or-crowns#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:12:09 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/should-i-go-with-implants-or-crowns/ Q. My dentist has told me I can have a dental crown or implants, but i dont know which one to go for. obivously money is a bit of a factor so which one is more expensive and the better option?

A. The question is unclear….crowns usually go on top of an implant…..do you mean you can have implants or a bridge?   If that is the case definitely choose the implant option.

dr george kirtley

Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256

]]> http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/should-i-go-with-implants-or-crowns/feed 0 What is this so called new all in 4 implant system? http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-is-this-so-called-new-all-in-4-implant-system http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-is-this-so-called-new-all-in-4-implant-system#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:10:54 +0000 admin http://www.smileforlife.com/blog/what-is-this-so-called-new-all-in-4-implant-system/ Q. i have just read something about all in 4 i think it was called to do with a new kind of implant sysatem for attaching dentures. do you know anything about this and how good it is? supposedly it requires fewer implants which is onyl good in my opinion as it is cheaper but can you say anything more about it?

A. I am not familiar with this system but the benefits of using traditional implants to secure dentures are proven.  If 4 implants are beyond your budget than use 2 now.  You can always add more later to gain better denture security in the future.  Make sure you only use traditional implants.  The mini implants do not have the same benefits.  Dr. Lemongello

dr lerner & dr lemongello

Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
www.lernerlemongello.com
Tel: (561) 627 9000
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418

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