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Sat Sep 04, 2010 3:26 pm |
Ok - this is a weird one.
I had my lips surgically lifted a few years ago. Cant remember how it was done other than i can still feel the skin w/ my tongue that he cut and stitched up (and I was awake)
ANYWAY... when i smile my teeth are pretty far back - like you cant even see them the way you can when everyone else smiles (because my lips now protrude a bit).
What i dont get are these teeth implants, etc. Is that something that would work for me? its just a self conscious thing - but i think i look weird so if i could get my teeth to be more pronounced or even my mouth area thinned out.... i just dont know if these options exist. AND i moved from the area where the dr is...
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Sat Sep 04, 2010 6:48 pm |
I don't know that you would need implants but I do think that dentists can build up your teeth and even make them longer. Next time you go in for a check up with your dentist ask her/him about what can be done. |
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Sat Sep 04, 2010 6:58 pm |
You can definitely build up your teeth with veneers to be more visible when smiling.
Dental implants are primarily to replace teeth that have been lost, and require mounting a metal rod onto the jawbone in order for them to affix a fake tooth. I don't think that will help in this instance. |
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Sat Sep 04, 2010 7:20 pm |
Porcelain veneers sounds like your best bet. Always use a Real Cosmetic dentist. Most dentists are more like carpenters for the mouth than artists of the mouth. Work such as veneers, lumineers et al. are best done by someone with the appropriate skill of a blending art and science. For your needs skill is the ticket. This is not something you want to "price shop". |
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Sun Sep 05, 2010 1:53 am |
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You can definitely build up your teeth with veneers to be more visible when smiling.
Dental implants are primarily to replace teeth that have been lost, and require mounting a metal rod onto the jawbone in order for them to affix a fake tooth. I don't think that will help in this instance. |
Dental implants are also quite expensive...and if they happen to get infected..even more surgeries.
my mom had an infection to one dental implant months later and some problem with her jaw..unrelated.
she had to have part of her jaw rebuilt,her implant taken out..emergence surgery of like $7,000 she was in the US and if she went back to Canada she would still be waiting now for surgery.
I think to move your teeth forward you can get veneers or else invisalign braces.
I actually am getting invisalign and was told that it would move my front teeth slightly forwards because my lower teeth need to be closed up.
probably best to ask a dentist what they suggest. |
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Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:20 am |
This is a related question for sister sweets and any of you other dental types. Why would you choose to have a root canal over an implant? I ask because I had a root canal in a tooth about four or five years ago and now I'm having to have an implant because the crown wouldn't stay on. So, it's costing me twice as much money in a very short period of time for one tooth. If I had known, I would have wanted an implant to begin with. And I want to know because I have a tooth on the other side which will need a root canal or implant at some point, and I'd prefer to spend once and fix forever. |
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Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:44 pm |
Hi Skippie,
Where possible, I would go for a root canal over an implant. Reason being that a root canal retains as much of the natural teeth as possible Also, most research points to the fact that the success rate of a properly done root canal vs an implant is about the same (around the 90% to 95% mark i think)
However, the decision of a root canal vs implants would ultimately depend on the condition of the tooth - i.e. is it salvageable, is there sufficient support in the surrounding teeth to form a good bridge, etc.
Ultimately, you should be guided by your dentist as they would be able to provide you with a comprehensive assessment of the condition of your tooth and give you the best guidance. Make sure you consult with a reputable and experienced dentist who will assess your situation objectively and not push for implants
As for why your original root canal did not last, it could be due to the fact it was not done properly to start off with (my mum had to go back and get her root canal fixed because it was improperly done in the first place ...!) however, it could also be that perhaps the integrity of the salvaged (and surrounding) tooth was not sufficient, therefore any root canal done would not last. This are things that your dentist should have discussed with you originally!
There's a link to an article which provides more information en.allexperts.com/q/Dentistry-966/2009/5/Crown-vs-Implant-vs.htm |
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Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:30 pm |
Hi Skippie - I've heard your complaint more times than you know. I get phone calls about this very thing. This summer I needed my first root canal and I even pained over it- knowing what I know and believing what I believe. What I believe is that a natural tooth (ie: root canal) is always best if it can be salvaged properly. Key word. For my root canal I did not price shop and used an experienced endodontist who came highly recommended. This is important. Same thing for implants. They have a marvelous success rate IF you comply with home care and other recommendations - which means keeping the implant clean.... More than just brushing - an oral irrigator is a good choice.
Another major tip for protecting your expensive dental investments (IE: teeth with root canals, crowns and implanted teeth) is to get a night guard. Grinding, etc that often happens while sleeping can cause failure of many dental prosthesis and damage to natural teeth, crowns, etc.
Remember dentists are people who make decisions and in my experience the decisions made by dentists vary from one extreme to the other. You need an ethical dentist who is going guide you into proper decision making not by their almightly dollar bill.
The overall thinking in the dental field is to preserve the natural tooth if possible...but it's not always the best choice. I know many (many) people who had failure of a root canal within five years.
So a question here is "how do you measure success". Many research findings call Success a five year rate. For me I want my root canal to last at least twice that and hopefully much longer.
My root canal is doing great but the cost was more than the average bear for both root canal and crown. I hope I won't have to resort to an implant. Many have dental implants for 20 years and still going strong. They are a terrific option for anyone who can afford them and for those who would have minimal (and short term) success with root canal therapy. |
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Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:10 pm |
Implants aren't the answer for the OP. Why would you rip out perfectly good teeth and roots to put in fake?! Money and possible complication to boot. If you're really concerned, and you shouldn't be - veneers are the way to go. Like a fake nail.
Skippie - I work at a dental office, if the crown kept failing, I question the dentists integrity and skill. Sometimes dentists will do a root canal/crown just for money. It's a horrible world we live in. I could never do that to someone. He may have done that, knowing it would fail and you'd need an implant. Or he's just a fool that can't do a crown precisely. I'm sorry you had to experience that. I have 2 root canals/crowns that I never needed but I was a teenager and didn't know any better. Being a Hygienist and knowing what I know now!!!!! |
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Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:13 am |
SandraD4880 wrote: |
Skippie - I work at a dental office, if the crown kept failing, I question the dentists integrity and skill. Sometimes dentists will do a root canal/crown just for money. It's a horrible world we live in. I could never do that to someone. He may have done that, knowing it would fail and you'd need an implant. Or he's just a fool that can't do a crown precisely. I'm sorry you had to experience that. I have 2 root canals/crowns that I never needed but I was a teenager and didn't know any better. Being a Hygienist and knowing what I know now!!!!! |
Just a comment on my experience re "unnecessary" crowns/root canal
Some years back I was told by a dentist during a routine check that I needed root canal and a crown on a tooth that I wasn't having any problems at all with. I wasn't getting a good feeling off her in general, so I got a second opinion. The second dentist I consulted seemed somewhat puzzled, and couldn't understand why I would need extensive (and expensive) dental work on a tooth that was experiencing no pain or other problem, cosmetic or otherwise. I think he put it a little more tactfully
Suffice to say, around 10 years later (i think) that original tooth is still there and still has no problems... and the second dentist has been my regular dentist ever since.
mb935 - sorry to hear of your problem. Were you happy with your teeth before the lip surgery? This may sound silly, but perhaps you can "train" your smile to show your teeth more? Models do that kind of thing all the time. At least it won't require surgery... and it won't cost anything. |
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Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:57 pm |
bethany wrote: |
You can definitely build up your teeth with veneers to be more visible when smiling.
Dental implants are primarily to replace teeth that have been lost, and require mounting a metal rod onto the jawbone in order for them to affix a fake tooth. I don't think that will help in this instance. |
My mother has 3 teeth implants.
She had a problem with 3 different teeth-so they were done at different times.
One of her implants became infected a year later and then she had some issue with her jawbone.
Her jawbone problem, might have been something else..not too sure.
But she had to have a surgery to fix her jaw. |
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:11 am |
thanks appletini...
actually (this is embarrassing) but i recently bought cheap fake cosmetic teeth. They look ok... however theres no way i can wear them out just yet. I was told I can file them down since they are a bit big. BUT they gave me an idea of what I was looking for. They also kind of flatten out the lines near my mouth. My mouth area is just a mess - i recently found a pic of me smiling as a kid and i look the same really - just a sunken in lower face. Since though Ive had chin and cheek implants and a few lip enhancements. I want to see a plastic surgeon again and see if there is anything he can do for me. Id rather not get injections though because of hte cost and constant touchups needed. |
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