Ill-fitting Dental Crowns?

Chances are not good that you will adapt to this problem on your own. Visit with your Dentist to see if the crown can be adjusted or polished. If this doesn't help, the crown may need to be replaced.

Hi Jenncher The problems you describe will not go away without further intervention by the dentist.  You should return to your dentist and explain what you noticed.  I might be something relatively easy for the dentist to rectify in just a matter of minutes.  Worst case scenario you would need a new crown - which I think you should expect at no additional fee.

The lisp will not be corrected by itselt . There is an open space that needs to be closed with more porcelain so the air doesn't produce :sibilant sounds" It shouldn' t be that difficult to correct by adding more porcelain and at the same time the uncomfortable shape in the back could be recontoured

Have the crown polished by the dentist.  If the crown is rough, it will make your cheek sore or your tongue irritated.  This will affect your speech. It should be an easy solution if the edge of the crown is smooth.  Good luck talking all weekend!

The dentist should carefully design and plan the shape of the crown prior to placement to be harmonious with bite, soft tissue, and speech. Sometimes it is possible to make adjustments after placement to correct the issues you describe.

There is no guarantee that you will adjust, and more often than not, you won't.  The best advice is to see the dentist that placed the restoration and see if there are some minor adjustments that can be done.

It has been three weeks since the placement of the crown and you seem miserable. I am sorry, but the prognosis is not good that you will adapt to this new crown and your lisp and rubbing will go away. Also YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO ADAPT! If the placement of the crown had been done properly, you should feel no difference between the crown and your own natural tooth. My adivce to you ...go back to the dentist that placed the crown and tell him you are not happy with the... more

When you have a crown that does not feel comfortable you should see your dentist and have it adjusted. Though some patients can eventually train their tongue to eliminate the lisp it does not happen often. The crown may be too bulky on the tongue side causing your tongue to hit it prematurely. There could also be a space between the teeth that is causing the lisp. Let your dentist evaluate it and come up with a plausible solution. Good luck.

Your mouth should NEVER have to adjust to a restoration!  When a crown is placed, in a perfect world, there should be no difference in the feel between it and your natural tooth.  Sometimes, it may  feel to high and not "just right". Your dentist should be mindful of this and take care of the problem. He might have thought it was fine if you did not speak up. If you did not, then go back immediately and have it adjusted so you do not lisp or cause pressure to... more

Many patients do not realize their crowns are ill-fitting before it is too late. Your gums, soft oral tissues or bite (occlusion) should not adjust to a new restoration, as one will suffer slight discrepancies which could lead to long term acute situations such as: periodontal (gum) disease, joint weakness, cheek muscle spasm and so on. A well made restoration should go in as if it was never changed. Any slight change in your bite/feel, shouldbe attended to immediately by the restorative... more