A dentist I recently saw said there is gap between the crown and the neighboring tooth, which led to food tracked there, or maybe decay, but he couldn't see decay behind the crown because the crown is made of metal and X-ray doesn't show behind the crown. He strongly suggest I have the crown replaced, but my crown was put in less than 2 years ago. My concern is, when I smell strong odor from floss, would my breath smell bad when I talk to people? Should I get the crown replaced as soon as possible?
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If you are having problems with your speech because of the caps, then you should have the dentist check them. Perhaps they can be reshaped in the mouth to correct the problem or at least,make it better. If it turns out the caps do need to be removed, then new caps must be put on. the removal...
Return to your Dr for an adjustment of the crown and further evaluation. A high spot on the crown or an opening at the margin of the crown or other can create much trauma to your tooth
I rarely do a porcelain fused to metal crown on an anterior tooth any more. Use to be this was all we had but the esthetics were not as good as the newer materials like Emax. Emax is now my material of choice for front teeth. And the price they are charging is quite reasonable....
