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Crown is too low. Can it be built up?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Q.
I had some crowns put in my mouth and am really disappointed. I should of went to a cosmetic dentist. The ones at bottom back fit good but are too low and my mouth has dropped, can these be build up ?

A.
To build up a crown, it would have to be remade completely. 

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Dr George Kirtley

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

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Are bleeding gums when brushing my teeth a sign of disease?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Q.
For some reason, my gums have started to bleed when I brush my teeth. What could be wrong?

A.
Bleeding gums can be  a sign of periodontal disease so you should be evaluated by a dentist.

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Dr George Kirtley

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

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What treatment is available to close the gap between my two front teeth?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Q.
I had braces when I was younger and they worked in that they made my teeth straight. However, this led to a small gap forming between my two front teeth and I hate it. I hate to smile nowadays because I am so self-conscious about it. Is there any dental treatment which can help?

A.

For a small gap between two teeth that are otherwise in alignment there are a few choices of treatment.  The first would be closing the space with composite, or white filling material.  Composite fillings do stain and darken as they age, so this would have to be replaced every 3 to 5 years.  The more permanent treatment would be porcelain veneers, which cover the entire front of the tooth and are made of a material that will not stain or darken. 

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Dr George Kirtley

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

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my gums are covering my wisdom teeth

Monday, September 14th, 2009
Q.
The 2 back teeth (located before the wisdom teeth) in my mouth have been completely covered by gum tissue. All 4 of my wisdom teeth have been removed. What is the name of the condition, what causes it, and how can it be fixed? Can it lead to a cavity?

A.

most likely your teeth were never able to fully erupt because of this overlying gum tissue.  This condition is important to correct.  Partial coverage of the gum tissue over the tooth can predispose the tooth to decay.  Additionally, because of the gum tissue covering the tooth, it has been prevented from fully erupting into the mouth.  This prevents its proper use in chewing.  It can be corrected through removal of the gum tissue either by excision or through laser treatment.  Obviously it would be important to have this evaluated by your dentist or an oral surgeon.

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Dr George Kirtley

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

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hello dr Kirtley i have really crooked teeth and want

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Q.
hello dr Kirtley i have really crooked teeth and want straight white teeth one dentist has recommended invisalign and teeth whitening with Zoom but i think veneers would be better to give me a hollywood smile. what do you think would be best veneers or invisalign and teeth whitening? also how much to veneers typically cost?

A.
Invisalign along with teeth whitening is a conservative approach to imporving your smile, provided that you like the shape of your existing teeth.  Your shade can be improved upon by teeth whitening, however any existing fillings or crowns visible in your smile may have to be replaced to match the lighter shade.  With porcelain veneers, the shape, position and color of your teeth can be altered to create a ‘hollywood smile’ often times in only two visits. The cost of a porcelain veneer ranges from $1000USD to $1800USD

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Dr George Kirtley

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

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