| I require two crowns on my molars. I am trying to decide between gold and porcelain crowns. I am not
concerned about the appearance of the crown as these teeth are never visible. I do tend to
grind and clench my teeth when under stress and NEVER want to repeat this experience.
Also, these teeth are not totally in line with the other teeth in my jaw, it seems
to be more angled toward the centre of my mouth vs. my lips. What do you recommend? The
treatments for your teeth will vary with the extent of the condition and positions of your
teeth. If your tooth is inclined inward only slightly, your new crown may be positioned to
correct its alignment completely. Since you are concerned about clenching and grinding,
you may elect to have all-metal (gold) crowns placed. This way you can avoid the risk of
fracturing any porcelain in the future, AND you run less risk of wearing your opposing
teeth away. I hope this provides you with some insight. |
