Anonymous
11/25/2014 14:09
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
51 3 crowns, 3 root canals.
No fluoride as a child. Clean my teeth well and often (4 times a day).
No fluoride as a child. Clean my teeth well and often (4 times a day).
Anonymous
11/25/2014 13:59
Subject: Re:How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
43
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And, I still have all four wisdom teeth.
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And, I still have all four wisdom teeth.
Anonymous
11/25/2014 12:59
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
51
1 root canal
2 crowns
1 root canal
2 crowns
Anonymous
11/25/2014 12:54
Subject: Re:How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
To those who have multiple fillings or are being urged to get fillings, there are threads on this forum where multiple posters have reported dentists who unnecessarily recommend getting fillings.
I have two fillings and over twenty years ago I was advised by a dentist in Alexandria that I needed seven fillings. I thought that was a dubious recommendation because my prior examination six months earlier in another state indicated my teeth were fine.
In the twenty plus years since then, I have had just one additional filling making for a total of two fillings.
So be careful when a dentist tells you that you need fillings. It may or may not be true ......... and my experience has been borne out by others on this forum.
I have two fillings and over twenty years ago I was advised by a dentist in Alexandria that I needed seven fillings. I thought that was a dubious recommendation because my prior examination six months earlier in another state indicated my teeth were fine.
In the twenty plus years since then, I have had just one additional filling making for a total of two fillings.
So be careful when a dentist tells you that you need fillings. It may or may not be true ......... and my experience has been borne out by others on this forum.
Anonymous
11/25/2014 12:14
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
48, no root canals or crowns. But I have five fillings.
Anonymous
11/25/2014 10:14
Subject: Re:How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
45
Lots of small fillings, 1 root canal with crown. and 1 crown
I am a tooth grinder, though, and that weakens my teeth.
Lots of small fillings, 1 root canal with crown. and 1 crown
I am a tooth grinder, though, and that weakens my teeth.
Anonymous
11/25/2014 10:11
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
33
1 root canal w/crown. It was done when I was 26, though.
1 root canal w/crown. It was done when I was 26, though.
Anonymous
11/25/2014 09:47
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
37: no crowns, no root canals, several fillings. I've had fluorinated water every I've lived and take good care of my teeth, though I know there is a genetic component. I go to the dentist every six months like clockwork.
Anonymous
11/25/2014 09:00
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
38
Two root canals, two crowns, a bunch of fillings.
When I was a kid, I had a rash of cavities all at once right as I hit puberty. My dentist at the time said it was obvious that I took good care of my teeth, but that hormones and heredity play a big role. My cavities are symmetrical--I have cavities in the same teeth on either side of my mouth. My dentist now says that's also an indication that it's genetics playing a big role.
I also have bruxism, which did a number on my enamel until a dentist figured out what was going on.
Two root canals, two crowns, a bunch of fillings.
When I was a kid, I had a rash of cavities all at once right as I hit puberty. My dentist at the time said it was obvious that I took good care of my teeth, but that hormones and heredity play a big role. My cavities are symmetrical--I have cavities in the same teeth on either side of my mouth. My dentist now says that's also an indication that it's genetics playing a big role.
I also have bruxism, which did a number on my enamel until a dentist figured out what was going on.
Anonymous
11/25/2014 07:06
Subject: Re:How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
Anonymous wrote:
To the pp above -- how can you have more root canals than crowns? I thought if you had a root canal, you had to have a crown as the last step in the procedure?
I had to have 2 root canals on one tooth but, in the end, that tooth could not be saved. So no crown although at one point I did have a temp crown on it.
Anonymous
11/25/2014 00:08
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
I hit 51 and got 5 cavities, a root canal and a crown after only having a few cavities as a child. I thought I had great teeth, too. Recession and bone loss have accelerated.
Anonymous
11/24/2014 22:53
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
36
4 root canals, 4 crowns, plenty of fillings
I had no enamel on my baby teeth and all of my molars were crowned by age 5. My permanent teeth have enamel, but it is weak. I have one ds with my teeth (4 crowns by age 4) and one with my dh's perfect teeth.
4 root canals, 4 crowns, plenty of fillings
I had no enamel on my baby teeth and all of my molars were crowned by age 5. My permanent teeth have enamel, but it is weak. I have one ds with my teeth (4 crowns by age 4) and one with my dh's perfect teeth.
Anonymous
11/24/2014 22:39
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
32. 1 Root Canal. 2 Crowns.
I guess I have bad teeth compared to everyone else.
I didn't go to the dentist for almost 10 years. I was young, broke and ignorant. My teeth are in great shape now.
Learn from me-get dental insurance, go to the dentist 2x per year and FLOSS at least one time per day.
I guess I have bad teeth compared to everyone else.
I didn't go to the dentist for almost 10 years. I was young, broke and ignorant. My teeth are in great shape now.
Learn from me-get dental insurance, go to the dentist 2x per year and FLOSS at least one time per day.
Anonymous
11/24/2014 22:29
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
55. No root canals or crowns. Only one cavity ever. Fluoridated water as a kid and I really always liked milk. And good luck I think.
Anonymous
11/24/2014 22:18
Subject: How many dental crowns do you have? How many root canals have you had? How old are you?
41.
One root canal w/crown, and one crown that didn't need a root canal. Both times for teeth that broke. One in a fall and one from eating popcorn! Apparently, I have crappy weak teeth.
One root canal w/crown, and one crown that didn't need a root canal. Both times for teeth that broke. One in a fall and one from eating popcorn! Apparently, I have crappy weak teeth.