Gold Teeth

[glasgowcyclist]

I've got a gold crown - it was cheaper than a white one*. It's near the back so it doesn't show.

* this seems to be opposite to other folks' experience above, no idea why!

Same for me, the gold was considerably cheaper than the white. Mine's a back molar too, so nobody sees it.

 

[Pennine-Paul]

I've got 3 at the back of my mouth,fitted by the dental hospital in the early 80's,never had a problem with them,could have had one at the front as well but opted for a white/platinum one instead,dread to think what they all would have cost me if I'd had to pay.

 

[Welsh wheels]

Aren't you a bit young to have crowned teeth. I thought young uns who actually look after their teeth have better gnashers than those of us who were kids in the olden days (i.e. The 70s and 80s)

Sadly I was't good at brushing my teeth when I was a kid

 

[tyreon]

Currently with toothache. Suspect abcsess.

Currently have many back fillings. If present aching tooth cannot be repaired and has to come out(and it is not recommended I have bridge or other)where best to go to get independent advice on getting an implant? It may seem improbable but...the CAB? Age Concern? I mean,who to trust these days. I dont even trust the government of this country. My present dentist seems a pleasant fellow...but you can't go on presentations,can you? I guess I get some name then check whter the practice/dentist has any complaint(s)made against him and his/her practice. Wottacarryon! Any advice?

 

[vickster]

Ask your current dentist to refer you to an implant specialist If it comes to that
You need a specialist prosthodontist. It won’t be cheap, £2k or thereabouts plus any CT scan costs etc

Where in the UK are you?

Certainly try to save it with a root canal and crown I’d possible

 

[midlife]

Currently with toothache. Suspect abcsess.

Currently have many back fillings. If present aching tooth cannot be repaired and has to come out(and it is not recommended I have bridge or other)where best to go to get independent advice on getting an implant? It may seem improbable but...the CAB? Age Concern? I mean,who to trust these days. I dont even trust the government of this country. My present dentist seems a pleasant fellow...but you can't go on presentations,can you? I guess I get some name then check whter the practice/dentist has any complaint(s)made against him and his/her practice. Wottacarryon! Any advice?

As mentioned, where are you?

 

[tyreon]

East Midlands

Asking dentists advice tomorrow. Lets see whats causing the pain. See what he recommends.

It maybe simple...or not.

Really have to make a x10 effort to look after what teeth I have. Sweets...going.

 

[captain nemo1701]

I have two gold teeth at the back. When they first got installed, loved rolling my tongue over them. Not a problem since 1987!.