I had root canal done about 2 years ago. I've recently been having some pain on my crown just about now. It hurts to chew and bite down on. I think that it's because the crown itself. I just wanna know if it's expensive to get it adjusted
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It appears you fractured off the buccal (front) cusp of the tooth and there is an amalgam (silver) filling exposed. I an unable to tell if there is a post present or not. Assuming this is the only issue with this tooth a crown would be indicated for restoration. The silver...
There are a few things with dental crowns that could cause the papilla to swell:1. Allergy- If the crowns are PFMs (porcelain fused to metal) there are some people that have allergies to the metal (typically nickel). This can cause inflammation of the surrounding tissue. An...
If you aren't in any pain, it is likely not to pose much of an issue (other than esthetics). Normally, one could go to the grocery or convenience store and get some temporary cement, but while on vacation out of country, that may be a challenge.
