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Debating on getting one myself.
Gold for the molars is by far the best from a functional and durability stand point. I've only done a few in the front, even put someones initials in it for them.If you are talking about one in the back chewing area.....go for it. My Dentist tells me they last longer and are more durable than ceramic . But if you’re talking about on the front like a gangsta then not so much.
Gold for the molars is by far the best from a functional and durability stand point. I've only done a few in the front, even put someones initials in it for them.
A small price for a sense of freedom!1500 to 1700 an ounce. Good luck.
Yes. Yes they were. But they were very happy with the results. To each their own.Not to intrude on your patients privacy....but was he or she nuts? I gotta ask.
Were the initials IPTAY?Gold for the molars is by far the best from a functional and durability stand point. I've only done a few in the front, even put someones initials in it for them.
Debating on getting one myself.
Had a molar break a piece of the rear section about 15 years ago — went to a family dentist in a nice office and he wanted a couple thousand to do a root canal and place a ceramic crown on it. I had no pain and the dentist admitted there was no root issue but that it was common practice to do a root canal. A neighbor told me about this old dentist in Pendleton who was great at broken molars — went to see him — he says he’ll attach a gold filling to the rear of tooth that will last me until I’m 100. Charged me just $250. I have never, ever had an issue with it, but every dentist I see for other things wants to remove it and put in something more cosmetic. It doesn’t show so i’m fine with it.Debating on getting one myself.
Lol. I guess they wanted their initials in case they lost it in a fight. They were a Carolina fan.LOL (Im actually not making that up)Were the initials IPTAY?
I remember when Ernest T. Bass was saving up to get one of his front teeth knocked out so he could put in a gold tooth.Debating on getting one myself.
Yep, but had to sell it when times got hard.Debating on getting one myself.
Yes. I have been using one for years. I think it's called a mouth guard. You can get them cheaply at WM or pay a dentist $300 for a custom fit as I did.@ClemDent Is there something now that can be put on your teeth to protect them from bruxism?
I tried a new dentist for a teeth cleaning a few weeks ago. I told them I didn't need x-rays and didn't need to see dentist for a checkup just wanted a cleaning. She refused and said they wanted to do all for $275. I went back to my old dentist just for a cleaning and paid $80.Had a molar break a piece of the rear section about 15 years ago — went to a family dentist in a nice office and he wanted a couple thousand to do a root canal and place a ceramic crown on it. I had no pain and the dentist admitted there was no root issue but that it was common practice to do a root canal. A neighbor told me about this old dentist in Pendleton who was great at broken molars — went to see him — he says he’ll attach a gold filling to the rear of tooth that will last me until I’m 100. Charged me just $250. I have never, ever had an issue with it, but every dentist I see for other things wants to remove it and put in something more cosmetic. It doesn’t show so i’m fine with it.
Like Jerryusc said. We tell everyone to try the OTC nightguards first if youre just bruxing without TMJ pain etc. There are a wide range of options and they arent that expensive. We have alot of people using the "Grind No More" guards.@ClemDent Is there something now that can be put on your teeth to protect them from bruxism?
Yes. I have been using one for years. I think it's called a mouth guard. You can get them cheaply at WM or pay a dentist $300 for a custom fit as I did.
Why didn't you make your own? You can buy a mouth guard, put it in hot water to soften it up and then bite into it to make a mold of your own teeth.
A little historical perspective on gold teeth: (I got this from a visit to the Mint Museum in Charlotte some years ago.)
Regardless of where their travels would take seaman, a gold tooth would serve as burial "insurance." The gold tooth would be enough to cover the undertaker and burial costs upon the seaman's demise.
Are you talking about the plastic guards that you drop in boiling water and then conform to your teeth? I already use those.Like Jerryusc said. We tell everyone to try the OTC nightguards first if youre just bruxing without TMJ pain etc. There are a wide range of options and they arent that expensive. We have alot of people using the "Grind No More" guards.
If you have TMJ pain then you typically need a custom guard. They are more expensive but they save damage to your TMJ and your teeth. Money saver in the long run.
Now if you are asking if you can put something permanent on your teeth to protect them, Im afraid not. Also, fyi if you do grind and need a crown for some reason on a back tooth the best thing is gold, second best is a crown made of Zirconia
I have three of them and my dentist agrees with you about the advisability of using them where the the chewing pressure is highest. But in the smile line, they are tacky - especially right in front.Gold for the molars is by far the best from a functional and durability stand point. I've only done a few in the front, even put someones initials in it for them.
Nope. Google Grind no more. Its a smaller device. Some people can wear them and you dont feel like you are wearing a football mouthguard. Other people prefer the larger ones you are referring.Are you talking about the plastic guards that you drop in boiling water and then conform to your teeth? I already use those.
Thank you for that. I did see some reviews where people are claiming you can choke on them in your sleep.Nope. Google Grind no more. Its a smaller device. Some people can wear them and you dont feel like you are wearing a football mouthguard. Other people prefer the larger ones you are referring.
The ones we make are made of a harder material. They are bulky versions of the plastic retainers people use after braces.
Lol. Cant choke on them. Your bodys reflexes prevent that. But, a few people do wake up and panic because they have this piece of plastic in their mouth. Thats where the "I was choking" thing comes from. They arent for everyone, but compared to a 500-800$ nightguard its worth a try. I give samples away for free (we were suppose to charge folks but I'd rather they try it)Thank you for that. I did see some reviews where people are claiming you can choke on them in your sleep.
Thanks for the advice and encouragement, fellas.