Dont just trust the dentist! Watch this before getting a dental crown!

[@beewardrobe]

Your straight forward - non flashy - talk is much appreciated.

[@MB031]

If crowns were reasonably priced, yeah sure.. but it's a ripp off in USA ! Why porcelain tooth costs $2000 vs. porcelain toilet $200 ??!!!

[@koboglo6973]

just fix the porcelain toilet overyour tooth then

[@chicken29843]

It's a complete rip-off he'll try to make some argument about how specifically sized it needs to be or whatever the fuck but plenty of things are machine too much higher precision for much cheaper its all bullshit.

[@Denchanter]

I think you should use a plumber for your teeth. It’ll be cheaper

[@MB031]

@@chicken29843 yep, it is bullshit.

[@janejohnstone5795]

Yes...agree..they said my son needs a crown and has to pay..one thousand and forty five dollars..just on a small side tooth..and I have insurance..no way.!!

[@chrislastnam6822]

Dr Jerome wrote a book on how crowns are bad for your teeth. Its much better for your teeth to get onlays, inlays or fillings because you keep more tooth structure. He says that crowns are far more prone to cavities than other options because you cant keep them clean . You are also also more prone to gum inflammation and recession with crowns. Drilling teeth down to stubs for crowns often damages or kills them.

[@stephieg.2580]

I agree ..its the truth !!

[@PerrincinaSprecaci]

I'm so glad I found this video! For insurance reasons, I've been stuck with a sketchy dental practice for two years. Every time I went in for just a cleaning, they would insist on taking X-rays and selling me hard on dental implants and crowns. The office manager (who is also a partner, so he has a profit motive) is a VERY condescending man who tried to bully me into agreeing to two crowns that I didn't want - "Well, okay, but if your teeth fall out, we warned you". I asked why I "needed" crowns and he said that I have a space between two teeth and two crowns were needed to fill the space. No mention of any damage or fracture, which made me listen to that little rumbling in my stomach telling me something didn't sound right, but hey, we're just patients and they're the experts, so we think they know best. This guy was overjoyed when my insurance approved the crowns and left me a voice mail saying he was booking me the next morning, like, didn't even ask me if I was available! I listened to that rumbling and I called back to cancel and left a message that I wanted someone to call me back to discuss this and that was a week ago and no one has called back. I described this to a friend's dentist dad and he said no, this is VERY suspicious and told me to drop them right away and he helped me find a new dentist who is Ivy League trained with a good rep for the past 30 years. I have an appt on Jan 10 and I will tell him that unless my life is at stake, I am NOT having any kind of implant or crown put in my mouth. I was always very uncomfortable with that former practice because the service was very impersonal. Over two years, I had a different dentist for each visit, none of whom ever introduced themselves to me or gave me their names unless I asked, and definitely no pleasantries. They also spoke Russian in front of me, so I didn't know what they were saying (not dissing Russians, I live in "Little Russia" in Philly and have had other Rusdian dentists who were wonderful). Seems like a ton of turnover at this place and honestly it's put me off trusting any kind of doctor at all because of the constant upselling of irreversible decisions. I almost had my TEETH filed down! Luckily I trusted my gut, got a second opinion, and you tubed a bunch of videos - including this one - and was able to make an informed decision. To anyone reading, my advice is to always trust your gut - if you get a rumbling stomach, it's for a reason - and do extensive research first before being talked into any kind of medical procedure, learn to advocate for yourself and don't let fear rule your decisions. Most importantly, ALWAYS look out for red flags like I described this shady practice has. Thank you for posting this video!

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

glad we could help!

[@Mr-hn2bp]

There are too many crooked dentists practicing.

[@lifeisgood1496]

Nobody’s reading that novella

[@PerrincinaSprecaci]

@@lifeisgood1496 So move on, douche.

[@3abdoulaabidi646]

Same situation here, even though I trust my dentist but my gut telling me "no dont do it!" I have two teeth that "should" be crowned but I dont want to and I assume my responsability. Better to change my diet and avoid hard chewing food than doing these crowns

[@smirkinatu5512]

I need a dentist like you. Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN

[@roberts.1400]

I went to Los Algodones, Mexico aka Molar City, I needed 2 root canals 1 crown and a cleaning, it ended up costing me around 800 dollars out of pocket, I literally save thousands dollars and I couldn't be happier. There were folks there from the US, Canada and even Europe getting extensive dental work done for pennies on the dollar. I ended up there after my dentist here in the US wanted to do a surgical extraction and then a 3 unit bridge, I was quoted $5000 USD's, that didn't include the oral surgeon, the 5 grand quote was my out of pocket after insurance just for the bridge. The dentist in Mexico told me that the extraction wasn't necessary and that a root canal through the existing crown would take care of my problem and it certainly did. To this day I and my bank account couldn't be happier with the dental work I got in Mexico.

[@mrj387]

Thank you for your video. I think you just saved my tooth by explaining how the crown is supposed to fit. I got a crown about a year ago. It hurts every now and then but now that I’ve looked at it more carefully. It doesn’t sit all the way. Thank you sir.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

Glad I could help!

[@toadevergreen2561]

My dentist recommended a crown for my singular front yellow tooth which is healthy but is darker than the others. This is before recommending a whitening treatment. There's no way I'm shaving down my front tooth without trying something else first

[@sussiah1148]

Thank you for this valuable video. I had the worst day at the dentist today and now I need to go to another dentist asap. Just hoping I don't get an infection by tomorrow 😢

[@dyspraxicrose3307]

Just for your info [I do appreciate your informative videos]. You do frequently refer to your graphics as 'animations' when they are just static diagrams...animations move!

[@truckingwithtobee]

I’m so pissed right now. I went to a place called Abbey Dental in Las Vegas. They put crowns on tooth number 12 and 13. I did not notice that they didn’t have a perfect seal until I got home. I went there today to point out that there’s no perfect seal on either tooth you can see the underlying tooth structure. And food is also getting inside the crown or tooth. They also did a bait and switch on me. They would not give me a copy of my treatment plan. I asked for it three times. They kept ignoring me or promising me to send it in my email. I went back today to have them fix the two teeth. When I got there, the assistant looked at my mouth and then said let me go get the doctor. Five minutes later she returns and says oh we’re gonna have to reschedule you And I go what do you mean? Aren’t you guys working on me today? I have waited two weeks for this appointment and took off of work. She proceeds to tell me that the doctor is not there. Then I start telling her how they would not give me a copy of my treatment plan. She says to me. I can print that up…. but please don’t tell them I did this for you. When I initially agreed to the work with them, they told me I would be getting zirconia crowns. When I first saw these crowns they put in my mouth they look different from the other zirconia and crown that I got on my bottom just three months earlier. I went to a different dentist for that. I even asked them before they put them in if they were zirconium I was told yes. But they were very very white. They do not match my teeth at all. So I finally get that copy of the treatment plan and on the treatment plan, it shows that, I was to get porcelain ceramic crowns. Only they gave me the zirconium price. And they added a 25 year limited warranty for almost $400. I did not agree to that at all. I’m almost afraid for them to do the work. I’m afraid they’re gonna pull out the other two teeth when they try to take these crowns off. If anybody is a Dr. here or works in the dental industry, what would you do if you were me?

[@HermanBesher-fn3sk]

Hire a, dentist to do the same to them and see how they like it, and don't forget to charge them an enormous amount, maybe I'll sink in to them to do a proper procedure, I've been a victim too I had great teeth at one time now I only have 5, now they want $60.000 to fix them with implants which I don't have, and am in constant pain day and night and there's nothing I can do....

[@ellenmanlulu3976]

Thank you for your knowledge and transparency!

[@enkhzuld4241]

@northtexasdentalsurgery I feel so much regret. I had taken my 76 year old father to a dentist to have dental crowns, because his tooth were worn down and became sensitive. You could see the "yellow" parts of his tooth (which I understand to be the soft tissue or the nerves) and we were advised that the dental crowns would actually protect the natural teeth from losing the last bits of the enamel and fully exposing the nerves which would require a root canal. So we have taken the advice and done crowns for most of the upper and lower teeth. Now, my father says his teeth feels like prosthetics. He can't feel his teeth, and he accidentally bites his tongue and cheek. He does not feel anything when there is something in between the teeth. He is so depressed that his teeth feels so artificial. I feel so much guilt for taking him there in the first place and putting him through all this pain and trouble at this old age. It has been a month since the permanent crowns were placed and we have done 2 fittings to file /trim them down smaller. I think we have reached the limit of fitting further as the crown material left is so thin now. Is there any hope at all that the teeth will ever feel like natural (feeling the heat, cold, something being stuck etc)? I would appreciate your response very much, Dr. Choi, if you see this comment.

[@chrislastnam6822]

Natural teeth are always better.

[@tyrmal]

I've been getting crowns put in over the course of the year but my teeth were basically gone before I started getting the crowns in. I was told I was looking at either dentures or crowns so I took the crowns.

[@Kenthedentist]

Well done, Doc!

[@choihyuntae8064]

hi thanks for your detailed information and for your brave behaviour as dentist may cause you got blamed. i see a lot of dodgy doctor who just want esay job and make more money. really appreciate and may got bless you repay you according to what you have done. i am korean who live in australia and choi like your surname. thanks again !!!

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

glad to help!

[@avantiaavantia5217]

Great advice! Thank you so much!

[@CNder77]

Thank you for sharing this:) wish I saw it sooner. Previous dentist did fillings wrong, needed surgery, then crown wrong. It kept bothering, they told me nerve damage it’s your fault. I got new dentist, they said its decayed, has to go. Again thank you for this video

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

sorry to hear but glad to help

[@jimjharielgreekpinaycouple8196]

Just went in the dentist. 2 wks ago for filling right after the next day. I feel something with my gums and het swollen till the 2nd molar. I had an appointment after a wk and i had her check my swollen gums, she pricked and pressed and she said has fluid inside. I asked her what happened why it become swollen right after the filling. She said maybe. I ate something and the food got stuck in there and coz the infection. I was little worried maybe she never remove properly the tooth decay that causing the gums get swollen. She prescribed amoxil for me to take for 5 days and will come back to her on Monday. What do you think Doc why my gums get swollen after the filling?

[@Mr-hn2bp]

@@jimjharielgreekpinaycouple8196 Dentist damaged your gum and gems get into it causing gingivitis.

[@Sasha8pancakes]

@@jimjharielgreekpinaycouple8196 get a different dentist

[@ieatcrayons3322]

Thank you!

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

You're welcome!

[@georgeosborn421]

Hia, I cracked my front tooth in half 12 years ago- I'm 20 now and have had two root canals and the tooth nerve is dead, it's also discoloured and is currently 'filled'. I am quite nervous and the decision has been weighing on my mind. Does this make me a good patient for a crown? My dentist always reiterates that it is a cosmetic procedure, so do I actually need it?

[@deeh.7336]

Very informative. Thanks

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

glad to help

[@davidpowell3347]

Gold crowns are the best ? "Caps"? Is a "crown insert" different than a crown?

[@benjaminthomas9480]

How does one determine whether a front tooth break is large enough to warrant a crown, vs going more conservative with composite bonding?

[@percyfaith11]

Is the hardness of a zirconia crown wearing down the opposing molar a concern? Do you have to remove more of the tooth to fit a zirconia crown than a gold crown? Can this be a problem long term? Does a gold crown seal to the underlying tooth better than a zirconia crown, thus keeping out bacteria better?

[@geetajain5433]

Thanks for great video, I had a root canal and a crown. 5 months passed it still hurts only when I bite on that side . Kidly advice.

[@YALMM]

Excellent video 👍🏾

[@lazmotron]

Great Video. My crown has fallen off. If there isn't enough tooth left to refit a crown what is the alternative to protect the tooth from decay, bacteria, and strengthen it for chewing? Every time I chew it is painful and I am afraid the tooth might break. Thank you.

[@kim.in.nature.]

I need a crown because of a fracture. I found a great Dentist, but her Assit is not good. It took him 4 times to get the root tip in a periapical x ray and the panorex was not lined up correctly, so it was not very useful. Also, excess radiation due to inexperience. Needless to say, I am apprehensive about scheduling an appt.

[@Me-lx9im]

Every Dentist I've been to has gave me the run around and tell me there professional and they know what they're doing and they just care about the money you seem to be very honest and I Appreciate that within 2 month time I've been to dentist 10 times last year and hate going because they never listen to what I have to say and always claim to be professional they did me dirty they shaved teeth and promised straight teeth when all I needed was braces and still not straight idnt know who to trust now I'm having issues with what they did and DNT know what to do.

[@philipjones5364]

Thank you this video, it is very informative to those who have little knowledge about dental crowns. I want to ask you about dental implant screw retained crowns. I had two dental implants #’s 29 & 30 and I’d like to have high noble metal yellow gold crowns for my posterior molars. My upper opposing molar to # 30 has amalgam filling my concern is oral galvanism. Do you think I can prevent galvanism if # 30 is porcelain fused to gold.

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

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[@smokescreen2146]

Can bacteria still seep into the seal of an old crown and also cause undetected decay? Can a small filling also act like a wedge and cause the tooth to crack as well? What's the difference between a small filling and a large one in this regards?

[@Janto001]

Hi Everyone! Comments are all over the place here. I am a dental professional and clinical instructor, so I would like to think I know a thing or two about the subject at hand. Sometimes dental crowns are overkill, but it depends on the situation at hand. I look at a patient’s mouth in terms of risk: Functional: does the bite further deteriorate the teeth. Cavities: Does this patient have a tendency for further decay? Bone/Gums: Does the supporting tissue at risk for breakdown? Based on these factors, I may diagnose 1 or more crowns / remove teeth / etc; in order to alleviate risk for that patient. Before even recommending care it’s imperative that the clinician educate the patient as to why the conditions are happening so a strong restoration is not only done well but can also last a long time. I charge about $1500 per crown and I am proud of my prices since I use the best labs, I am well trained and have the experience to back up my results, my staff is also well trained and gives the patient as good of an experience they can have in a dental setting. I get the, let’s go to Mexico to do some cheaper dentistry, but in our profession, you get what you pay for.

[@chrislastnam6822]

Crowns are bad for teeth but very profitable for dentists so they push you to get them . Crowns weaken teeth and wreck nerves. as explained in Dr Jerome's book.

[@marijabeikmane9984]

I have a complex case, and I got opinion of 2 orthodonts - both said I need crowns. I always have been sceptical of orthodonts/dentists suggesting this, as dentistry is also a business...... But I am more afraid of not having this work properly done and ending up with my teeth "dying" under the crown. Kinda stuck now with "is this really the best option for me?" and "do I trust orthodonths available in my country?".

[@bsways]

Am I better off to have a whole mouth of crowns instead of veneers?

[@jengalaxy000_00]

Thanks like i wasnt sure if i needed a crown, cause I just got a root canal on my left canine front tooth, and it doesnt have a large cavity or space after I got a root canal. My tooth isnt damaged completey like it doesnt have a large crack or chip nor is the cavity big. So im rethinking about this. Maybe i just need some kind of filling? Rather than a crown?

[@3rdyellow]

Doctor, I don't understand what you are saying about proper seal. All zirconia crowns are placed over the tooth only, not inserted in between the gums like PFM. With time, gum will recede, and will show original tooth structure underneath. So, are you saying this natural gum recession will make all zirconia crowns fail because there is now a small gap between crowns and gum?

[@wello5839]

I had a crown and underneath crown I developed a cavity, right. Just had crown removed due to decay tooth.... I'm now thinking about implants.. crowns aren't good over natural tooth.. eventually decay sets in because we can't brush or floss those hidden tooth.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

yes if crown not properly done, then yes long term crown will fail.

[@msj28806]

My molar is cracked. Dentist recommends a crown as he is able to poke one of his instruments in the crack. He said he used to do gold crowns but says have become cost prohibitive for many. I hear gold is the best.

[@zunhdz2660]

I wish I had seen this video before they ruined my front teeth! It’s been a week and my crowns not only don’t have a perfect seal which looks really bad but also don’t feel comfortable and my gums hurt and bleed! I also have so much sensitivity! I’m lost, I really don’t know what to do and I can’t afford going to another dentist to fix this problem! My dentist said to give it a week but this is only getting worse and honestly I don’t think they will help me at all!

[@donjose6520]

Anytime if your crown doesn't feel or fit or look right always go back to your dentist or seek a second opinion. Most dentist are very good and responsible but there is a lot of bad Dentistry out there.....thanks to deregulation.

[@zunhdz2660]

@@donjose6520 I will reach out to them ASAP! Hopefully they’re responsible enough to fix the problem.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

yes done Jose offers good advice

[@Mr-hn2bp]

The sensitivity is due to improper seal plus heat damage to the pulp which contains nerve and blood vessels. Go back to your dentist for proper sealing. Nerve damage may take months to heal.

[@anonymousf454]

I would go to someone who knows what the hell they are doing. I was talked into a crown on a front tooth years ago, and I regret it till this day. Write a Google review, post on Facebook and any other social media that dentist uses, file a complaint with the states dental board, and go after the POS in court. It's their dam job to advise you with your well being first and foremost. If they want to be conmen, treat them like the scumbags they want to act like. You only get one set of teeth and they are not there to be someone else's paycheck.

[@Tofflemire5]

Surgeons don't love crowns as it means more teeth are saved and fewer implants in the future are needed.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

not true. we dont care. we see a lot of people with failed crowns who then need implants. we want you to get what you need, not what is financially better for us.

[@chrislastnam6822]

Crowns don't save teeth and are bad for them.

[@kell4832]

tooth 31 a large, silver filling slight fracture, no root canal with very little gum tissue, can I have laser gum surgery so gum tissue can be lifted so I can get a gold crown --i don't want extraction and implant there

[@ZillasCoop]

I have had 3 crowns that were definitely needed. Went in for a 4th on a cracked tooth. Dr said it was a small crack. if it was bigger - I would need a root canal. I have been in pain ever since (10 days) cant chew on that side, temp sensitive, horrible headaches. I called ( since this is not normal for me) They have been having phone issues and have not called me back. Finally got ahold of them and they have no answers except they will see me on friday when I am supposed to get the perm crown placed. My question is this - shouldnt we just go in for the root canal NOW before we place the perm crown? if it goes well - they may be able to use the crown they made - right?

[@ascg9102]

Im not too sure if mine is ethical. But I was told I need one due to sensitivity to cold water. Unfortunately I couldn't figure out where the sensitivity is at but he did just by appearance. And my sensitivity to cold water still to this day never even went away.

[@commonsense6967]

My insurance will only pay for a gold crown (they call it high noble) on molars, as they last longer. I have had porcelain on other molars and wish I hadn't, because the porcelain comes off after a couple years, or did on my case.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

yes that definitely can happen

[@FANI-WILLIS]

you said it needs to be sealed properly. is the sealing done with cement, or do you mean the prosthetic tooth needs to be made to fit exactly right?

[@Moonshineiii]

What happens if the dentist can't find all three holes to drill in when he does a root canal ?

[@Dawn-tv1bk]

What now? New Gold crown came off on a Saturday. Went to dentist on Monday. He put it back without any explanation. I told him it had a hole in it. He said “yeah I know. I told you it’s from you grinding your teeth” Since I had an issue with another tooth that was very painful and needed more immediate attention that day, no other explanation about the crown with a hole in it was given. I’m now very concerned and confused. I don’t even know what was used to put the crown back on. Also I originally was told I was getting a zirconia crown but he changed it to gold without asking. What would you do?

[@debstayblessed9549]

Thanks for this very important information. Irrigation at home should help cut down on bacteria especially if hydrogen peroxide or salt water and baking soda is used consistently. Correct? Also, routine of brush and floss but especially Irrigation should be able to get deep gum bacteria. Correct?

[@chrislastnam6822]

H2O2 and baking soda are very abrasive on teeth.

[@KarlSturmgewher]

I'm lucky I'll be able to get a crown for one of my teeth.

[@tentimetex]

Great video explanation, thank you! A question: Why no deeper explanation of gold as a material type? do you not think it is a good material?

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

its good but it costs us more money to get a gold crown. most dentists assume people want something that is more esthetic

[@cerebrumexcrement]

damn u ballin

[@rezinarasmeen3874]

How about on what will happen when removing the root canal and the jacket of a tooth or teeth and rplace it with dentures, thanks from Philippines! Its hard to find a good and considerate doctors rsprxially nowadays, unlike before I reach my high school days....

[@Joyjoy-ih1ie]

I had a root canal. The dentist wants me to remove my molars before he will do the crown. I don't want to. My whole life they've been innocent and tiny. Is this really necessary? Any options besides a crown. Help

[@Bpbpff]

Greed is the problem

[@philipjones5364]

What type of dental crowns and inlays/ onlays do Dentist’s themselves use for their posterior molars. I had a Dentist show me his yellow high noble gold crown. Dentist’s are no longer trained in conservative gold restorations because of costs and esthetics.

[@anita7131]

Got a crown work done 3 months ago and I am starting to feel throbbing pain and tightness in the area surrounding my crown. It feels like my crown is taking too much of the pressure from biting down on food. I had a root canal done so I am not sure if this is normal .I also noticed that my wisdom tooth is coming in and so I am wondering if that may be what is causing the pressure that is affecting it.

[@Mr-hn2bp]

Sound like you have gingivitis. Go see your dentist.

[@viruseffectx9740]

I regret getting my crowns my natural teeth is outlasting them

[@Chris-xe2bq]

Every time I go to my dentist and get a crown done on the same bottom right molar. The crowns always smell, are they sealing it properly?? It's getting frustrating and I'm thinking of just going to a new dentist

[@elizabethrichard6176]

Are crowns necessary

[@chrislastnam6822]

Try asking someone not selling them.

[@ВиталийСлонов-ч4ъ]

I had an upper anterior 4 crown prosthesis [made of porcelain fused to metal] put on back in November 2023. Four months in, it's chipped off in 3 different places and has fallen out four times already. My dentist says that's nothing to worry about and puts it down to bruxism also. My hunch tells me something might be wrong, as in I don't trust him anymore because I feel he's not being straight with me. Also, if I may, what would you recommend in terms of material since porcelain fused to metal has demonstrably proved to be of poor quality? I don't have a big budget, I hasten to add. And how common/normal is it for a prosthesis, such as mine, to pop out that often in such a short time? Your advice will be hugely appreciated. Thank you.

[@georgyporgy7051]

Hi, my two lateral incisors are in temporary crowns, and the left one just fell off with my tooth today. What could have caused this to happen

[@dianamart1994]

Ok just tell me when you’re coming in uk !😀

[@ericeisler8922]

What's a fair price to pay for a crown?

[@lynngallerno4145]

My child went to the dentist with healthy teeth. She had 2 minor cavity and a spot on her eye tooth.When we went they said her mouth was to small for x-ray . They put a sealant that was to protect her teeth. My child said it tasted horrible. It was brown in color. I had a odd feeling. They did a filling . then went back for a minor filling. Which turned into extract the tooth or pull it. Or crown it. It seemed to take a very long time to do this crown she could not find one to fit. She said we may have to just do a filling. I said yes just do a filling. She ignored me. However she said I putting in medicine the brown stuff. I feel it was met to harm the tooth not help. The crown seems way to big. And they never did x-ray even though I paid cash for it at my first appointment. What is that Brown stuff she called medicine . and sealent.

[@graphicballads]

Can you please not use the word fake it just makes me feel like my mouth is made in China

[@Lannec10]

I chipped my tooth in high school and have had a temporary crown on it for over 20 years. I'm finally getting a permanent (as much as they are permanent) crown and assume that this is the best option based on the fact that its a broken tooth?

[@Rathanasan]

Hello, the doctor said there’s a gap (from the X-rays) in my front crowns. I believe the gap came from a doctor that cleaned it too aggressively and probably removed some of the cement.. the new doctor didn’t mention replacing the crown. I think I should since there’s a gap which bacteria can easily get into. The doctor wants to send me to a specialist to see if I’ll need a root canal under the crown because I had some pain there the other day but it went away. My gut is telling me to replace my crown with someone I can trust.. I don’t have insurance though. Can they just re-cement the old crown? Any information is appreciated

[@night2102]

Do you recommend a crown for purely cosmetic reasons to fix a smile? There are no cavities or bad teeth only to make the smile straighter or more full.

[@chicken29843]

Sounds like you need braces

[@travelinglightconnections]

I have a top back molar way in the back with a missing molar right behind it, this particular molar has a larger gap in front and thus more food gets stuck, this used to cause pain but not recently, do you suggest placing a crown on a last molar, from previous experience crowns make my gums sensitive, do you think having a crown on my last top molar will benefit not losing that back molar since their isn’t one behind it..?

[@darrenstrathdee7425]

What about post and core if theres not enough tooth structure.

[@ilovetotri23]

I have recently received 2 new crowns. My new highly recommended dentist told me I needed them because they had large fillings in those teeth, and although everything looked fine they were concerned about cracks in the enamel. Thoughts?

[@jetrey9553]

Same with me did you get a answer

[@ilovetotri23]

Not really. It was just their experience.@@jetrey9553

[@chrislastnam6822]

That's an excuse to do crowns which are much worse than fillings. Anytime you still teeth you damage nerves causing them to eventually die. All teeth have some cracks. Crowned teeth can't be kept clean and get decayed. Gum recession is common under crowns

[@donnaadriana3830]

Would like to ask is it compulsory to do crowning after root canal therapy? Can I just leave my tooth after root canal therapy without doing crowning?

[@synchronicity67]

Q. Can a crown chip off ? Few days back a small piece of my back 2nd last molar fell off suddenly while rinsing mouth post a meal. I also have a RC done on d last molar behind this one. Problem is i cant recal wat procedure was done on that second tooth (was 13 yrs ago). I didn't quite ask qs to another dentist i went to n he said i need a RC done on it. But ive been researching d ill effects of RC n don't wish to do it. In fact i feel THAT RC tooth is infected but he didn't say that. Am planning to get a second opinion from my old dentist but worried as he can be v assertive(n im not🤪) n may insist on RC . Ive been seeing videos from holistic dentists who actually say one can reverse infection in few months with a particular regime. Anyone any suggestions? Thanks a lot.

[@SHORT-FRIDAYS]

Doc, how can I contact you through email or such? My dentist is telling me I need to crown all 32 teeth due to about 4 back teeth that are worn down on the outter sides from grinding? I just cancelled procedure but I need help on what to believe

[@jenniferjlin]

hi, my two crowns at the back and bottom of teeth were working ok with chewing strength, after replacing them (20+ years later) recently, it doesn't have chewing strength. is it possible it's because my new dentist chip away too much original teeth?

[@vitalule8889]

Please help me to get an appointment

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

with who?

[@vitalule8889]

@@northtexasdentalsurgery with your clinic doctor please

[@panchopachangas4450]

I was tired of my ugly teeth and got a full set of crowns a week ago. Now I have pain and have been taking ketorolac and penicillin for a week now. Is the pain going to go away or am I in a worse situation now?

[@puiaralte1323]

How do you feel now? Did the pain stop?

[@chrislastnam6822]

Your natural teeth are better than crowns. There are less radical procedures like veneers.

[@zayn2732]

So if there is not enough tooth for the crown should we still go for crown or there are other better and safer methods to do cheaper too

[@chicken29843]

Oh it don't get any cheaper unless you want a bridge. Could also just lose the tooth if you wanted to

[@chrislastnam6822]

​@@chicken29843it doesn't

[@carlotaabuzaid0814]

Hi, i just had a bridge 6 teeth and 2 of them extracted. But mu prob is the bridge doesnt fit well. I feel discomfort, he didn’t check the bite and there are spaces between my tooth and my gums. What should i do?

[@sophiayoung6235]

Hi, I love your video. Could you recommend a periodontist in the Chicagoland area with a good reputation . I’m currently in the market for dental implants.

[@arian6141]

thank you ... After watching your video I was wondering if during the shaping of the remaining tooth structure its a must to have that ''stair' neat division between the base and the rest of the tooth? because i just had a dental crown on a molar less than 12 days ago but it easily came off , and my natual tooth has been shaped but it doesnt have the same exact shape as the one you showed.

[@delia7301]

Hello. I just had a root canal and maxed out my insurance. Can i wait until January 2024 to get the crown? I chew on one side and trying to clean the area very well. I would appreciate your advise. Thank you

[@mizzcrazygal]

hi doc, my tooth is shaved down and i have to wait a whole month for my crown fitting appointment but im scared my tooth might fall out? is that possible??? i dont want the tooth to fall out within the month. also the dentist did check my teeth colour and its A1 but the top of the shaved tooth is becoming very yellow ( tht one tooth looks like shade A4) even though i brush it twice a day, and floss.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

doubt your tooth would fall out. I wouldnt worry about it

[@delanorrosey4730]

Did they install a temporary? Usually, they last 3 weeks, perhaps longer if you take extra care like chewing on the opposite side of the mouth and/or eating soft foods.

[@nailsofinterest]

I've had quite a few crowns. They always put on a temporary crown. 🤔

[@AmgadSilim]

is it okay to put a crown on upper molar number 8. I have an old metal crown on it for 15 years and the dentist told me it should be replaced because he noticed cavitation around it as X rays depicted. on contrary, many dentists prefer not to use crown at last upper molar. it is a dilemma and I don't know what to do (leaving the old crown or replace it (Note: I don't complain from any pains around it)}

[@elizabethrichard6176]

What happens to your tooth if you choose not to get the crown?

[@gauravshinde6306]

It depends on what your problem is. If its fractured tooth, it will only get worse. If its a root canal, then you need a crown to cover top unless your dentist is able to do the rtc in a very small space to preserve enough tooth structure at top so it can just be filled.

[@elizabethrichard6176]

@@gauravshinde6306 thank you, your answer helped be alot. I really appreciate it.

[@chrislastnam6822]

​@@gauravshinde6306If the fracture isn't down in the root it doesn't need a crown.

[@Atl404sFinest]

This title is misleading. This creates distrust in the public for dentists, along with giving patients a false sense of entitlement to the knowledge that patients think they have in substitution for years of training and experience. This should be reported to the board.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

youre' an idiot. sorry. no way to sugarcoat that. why should we call a patient "entitled" to pursue knowledge about dentistry. should a home builder yell at you for you when researching about how the home is built?

[@OK-td7oe]

This comment is a great example for the current problem in dentistry. Dentists who rely on lack of patient knowledge to take advantage of them for financial gain.

[@jeangriffith565]

Education is important. DR. CHOI makes me trust competent dentists even more....I'm grateful for his education. He gives excellent overview. Adequate seal is crucial....

[@arneolson7114]

Dentist profession has gone down hill in the USA

[@arneolson7114]

2nd opinions are impossible . No one will give you one these days . I wouldn't have all my problems if Aspen dental didn't grind my enamel off every tooth at the gum line with their frequency rotary cleaning tool . Obviously they don't know how to use it.

[@adesa1]

I’m a rare case of someone who has only had fillings on one side of my mouth and I’ve been able to document what has happened to me in 10 years. In 10 years half of these fillings now need crowns or root canals and crowns because decay formed around the tooth and with less tooth structure because of the fillings it got closers to the nerves and made my teeth sensitive and in bad shape. My recommendation: Do not get filling on your teeth unless you are in pain. Do not get fillings just because you have cavities. Once the dentist starts drilling and removing tooth structure you are now in much WORSE shape then what the bacteria was doing to your teeth. Many Dentist want your money. They are not looking out for your best interest. I eat on the side of my mouth that doesn’t have fillings or any work done because the other side is so uncomfortable with so many issues. I want to document what happened to my teeth.

[@BabyMango]

Same thing happened to me. Never had any tooth pain but was coerced to get a filling next to my nerve. A year later I’m getting the whole tooth removed because I can’t deal with it anymore. I never had ANY issues til I got fillings.

[@torstimyle1355]

I can attest to what you stated. Fillings are just useless cuz they wear off quickly and leave the teeth weaker.

[@SunAndMirror]

Crazy. Same. All the teeth that Are natural are still good. The ones have fillings have constant problems, sensitivity, darkness around margins (over many years, but still) F'd up cause I remember all the upselling when I look back but was too uneducated to make decisions (which is what every single salesperson counts on) I'm not sure if just NOT filling the tooth is the way to go, but theres certainly something to be said about once the work starts, the dentists got you on the hook.

[@malaikalovee]

I find very comforting hearing your story, thanks for sharing. I’m having a similar experience that has left me devastated honestly. I’ve always been fearful of doctors/ dentists for experiences I’ve had in the past that have led me to believe they are not trustworthy what so ever. I went years with out going to a dentist and I would randomly get checked here and there and I was always told my teeth were perfect. I eat mostly plant based so that wasn’t a surprise to me because I don’t eat all that processed, sugary stuff that usually leads to cavities. I let someone persuade me to go again to get my teeth checked after I told them I don’t go to the dentist & it’s been years. This dentist told me I had 8 cavities! That made zero sense to me what so ever. I didn’t have no issues with me teeth prior and again I didn’t eat candy or anything like that. The only reason I thought it could be true is because I was going through depression at the time & thought maybe the times I don’t brush my teeth at night did it but even still it never sat right with me. After I got the fillings done, I had a slight pain in one tooth and when I went back the dentist looked at me like I was crazy and couldn’t tell me why I was experiencing pain. That scared me soo much. I felt like I was re-living my past all over again and I was once again reminded why I don’t trust y’all with shit. So I went 2 years without being able to eat anything hard on that side. I also noticed a hole started to develop and it got bigger overtime which forced me to go get check again despite how scared I was. I was so confused was this a cavity forming? And how so when I just got a filling done in this tooth. Anyways I explained all this to this new dentist and he told me anytime a dentist says you have that many cavities you should always get a second opinion & I really wished I did because I feel like didn’t have anything wrong with my teeth. He told me that she made my filling to deep that I may need a root canal, but then he said he’s actually going to give me this rinse to clean out any bacteria and to come back in a week and see where it was at. Atp I was hopeful because I for sure didn’t want to get a root canal especially at the fault of a dentist who didn’t know what they were doing. I was hoping there would be some other option for me. When I came him to see him he said we are going to give you a filling which caught me off gaurd a bit because how is a another filling supposed to fix the pain when it seems like the previous filling being to deep was the cause of it. Mind you him & his assistant are already putting my chair down, putting their equipment on me and before I knew it he was ready to numb me, all while I’m trying to communicate and get some answers,looking back I felt very rushed. So I asked so I should experience anymore pain after this and he said no. After the work was done still being a little confused as to what has been going on with my tooth so I just asked him again so you think what happened was that the last dentist went to deep with the filling (which is what he told me when we initially met) he then says noo she didn’t go DEEP ENOUGH. In this moment my head is spinning nothing makes any sense you told me it was because it was too deep now your telling me it wasn’t deep enough. How was going deeper supposed to fix anything. So confused. Atp it was already done and of course I’m numb I can’t feel anything I just kept praying to god that after it heals my teeth will be back to normal. Little did I know the hell that was waiting for me. It’s been about 2-3 months since the filling. I now COMPLETELY can’t eat on that side of my mouth, a tiny crumb can pass through and it hurts. I get random pains throughout the day. I get pains when I lay down. I feel pains that come down my jaw & ear. NOW this is sounding like root canal symptoms. This dentist made it worse. I’m completely hurt because I trusted him to help me. I found the courage to call them to set an appointment and the receptionist says yes, the approval for the crown got approved would you like to schedule that! I tell her the dentist never discussed anything to me about needing a crown. She tells me that according to my file it says that the filling I got may have been so deep that it makes it super sensitive and so the dentist sent in a request for a crown. I’m sooo upset because I’m explain to her this same dentist didn’t discuss any of this with me & instead he apparently gave me a “deeper filling” if I was supposed to get a crown all this time why did I get a filling!? Also why am I just hearing about this 3 months later!???????? If I didn’t reach out I would have never known. So now I feel defeated I truly can not trust these dentist. I have this pain constantly now & I’m again scared that I trust them to do anymore work on me, I’ll leave in worse condition.

[@malaikalovee]

Ouu thanks in advance for reading I didn’t realize how long this was.

[@Tanja220]

Thank you . This was very helpful. I was told I need to replace 3 crowns. I need to prioratize this work. I heard that crowns can last 20 - 30 years. One is cracked so that is obviously necessary the 2nd one has discoloration at the base that too is necessary . The 3rd one looks great . A bit of a margin but no other signs . So that one I will wait on.

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anhhuynh1111]

I had a crown done, few months later, I smell odor when I floss; I call the dentist and he replace another one but after over a year that crown has odor again. Do you have any suggestions?

[@keerthivasan9807]

Still you get bad odor?

[@PatriciaHenderson-t5x]

Thank you for your video. I have been told by my dentist that I will need about 6 crowns. Damage from grinding and gritting my teeth. There is also a newer treatment called BioClear which can do the same job as crowns without being so invasive. For some reason they seem to be pushing the crowns. I am currently finishing an Invisalign regimen which seems to be quite the thing these days since most dental offices are really pushing them. I do like and trust my dentist, but the prospect of crowns and the thought that a good majority of my tooth structure will be removed to accomodate the crown I find really daunting. So thanks to your video, I will be seeking a second opinion on whether I'm a viable candidate for BioClear. Thank you Dr. Choi

[@asrujannat9161]

Hey,is it normal to feel the edge of the crown?

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

not the edge where it meets the tooth. it should be smooth

[@asrujannat9161]

is it possible to smooth the margin of the crown after cementetion?​@@northtexasdentalsurgery

[@asrujannat9161]

@@northtexasdentalsurgery is it possible to smooth the margin after cementation?

[@artsmodelstation9396]

Q: Back tooth. Zirconia quoted cost was $1230. For metal crown, not sure if covered with porcelain, my out of pocket would be $70. I’m think of getting metal due to cost. Do metal “crowns” not fillings, pose a health risk, metal poisoning ? I don’t care about looks.

[@quez4286]

Thank you so much for this wish I had a chance to review it 6 years ago. Just made an appointment to fix the crown that the last dentist put in. I had problems with it day one and it hasn't been right for the past six years that I had it. Been too afraid to return to a dentist because I'm anticipating the pain might be worse than what I'm going through right now.

[@ibtisamzubaidi]

Hi, any updates?

[@hellie_el]

thank you very much. :)

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

You're welcome!

[@varneydavid6940]

You are a very good man not just a dentist by the way you talk you are a dentist who have love for you patients Yiu are in their best interests I wish many of them are like you God bless you for being a good man.

[@jeffreybaba4155]

I have a cracked tooth with a large filling and a small cavity in the tooth . My dentist told me I need to get a crown, I don't have a problem getting a crown but I do not want a root canal I had a root canal before and it failed so I'm not sure what I need to do?

[@perlagranados765]

Question? I have a crown were the gum line is I see silver underneath the white crown. What can the silver be?

[@horsejumpride8423]

I just had a 6 tooth 100% Zirconia bridge put in. My dentist did not take an x-ray afterwards. Should my dentist have taken x-rays to make sure that the crown is perfectly seated on my teeth?

[@northtexasdentalsurgery]

yes anytime you put a bridge or crown in you take xrays

[@horsejumpride8423]

@@northtexasdentalsurgery Thank you Dr. but may I also ask you. Will a x-ray see my Zirconia bridge seated on my teeth? Or is it possible that the Zirconia can slightly obstruct the visibility of an x-ray? By the way my bridge is 100% Zirconia without any metal. Thank you Dr.

[@skylark304]

@@horsejumpride8423 XRAY can see the tooth shadow and see thru zirconia.

[@delanorrosey4730]

@@horsejumpride8423 As a matter of insurance purposes, they have to take before and after. First, to indicate the work was performed/ justified. Second, if you have bacteria or rot entering the crown, that it is discovered and treated ASAP before further damage (hopefully with routine maintenance instead of someone who hasn't seen a dentist years after dental work.) Third, if the crown fails due to unforseen/untreated rot not discovered or remedied by the dentist, its a red flag to an insurance company that a dentist isn't observant or is intentionally ruining a crown to attempt to bill further dental work in a short future. As previously mentioned in the video, crowns don't last forever and need maintenance. Its one thing a crown fails from biting particular foods or time has allowed bacteria to enter or the material didn't hold up. But its another if the practice neglects the crown, leading to premature wear and tear and ultimate more crown work or extraction and implant.

[@horsejumpride8423]

@@delanorrosey4730 Thank you so very much doctor for getting back to me. I did see my dentist after I posted with you. My dentist has taking x-rays after my bridge installation and somehow don't remember or completely missed it. I did ask her about the x-rays and she pulled them up on her PC screen and showed me to my satisfaction. She also used a tool or some type of probe just to check again and everything came back good. To this date I am very, very happy with my new bridge and it feels so real like sometimes I think they are really mine. Anyway, I WaterPik two or three times a day with brushing and gargling and before bedtime I super floss thoroughly. I want to keep my bridge perfect and healthy. Thanks again doctor for getting back to me I greatly appreciate and Happy New Year!!!

[@forestthomer938]

My dentist told me for 4 years I need a crown on a crack tooth... Finally decided to get one even though I've never had any issues with my cracked tooth with a filling ... So far the temporary crown has been a huge annoyance... Guess I'll see how the permanent crown goes when fitted