I had a permanent crown put in today. The doctor checked that he was able to floss around the new crown before he cemented it in. I'm not sure though if he flossed after it was cemented. The first night with this new crown and the floss will not fit on one side of the crown so I am unable to floss. Will this go away with time or can adjustment be made to the crown without having to remove it?
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I am so sorry to see a case like this. Your anterior (front) teeth are protruding too much. It is most likely difficult for your to my the "S" sound because that sound relies on your top teeth and bottom teeth coming together, which is probably difficult, if not impossible for you to...
You could drink lots of coffee or smoke cigars to make the other teeth yellower, or you can change the crown to one that matches. Something to consider -- if it is one of the two front teeth, consider having the other tooth veneered with the same porcelain so they will match over time, as...
It seems as though your occlusion (bite) is high. If a crown is placed and the bite is not right, every time you bite down it can cause pain in that tooth. The best thing to do would be to go back to your dentist and have your bite adjusted. If you choose to not go back, the...