Can my crown be adjusted to stop bottom tooth hitting it?

Question

Had crowns put on teeth 7-10 about 5 days ago. No problems with temps, but now my bottom tooth keeps hitting the back side of #8. Never had that problem before. Can my crown be adjusted to fix that problem? Will the crown need to be removed and cemented again?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

It is very easy to adjust the bite on your crown.  See your dentist for help with this. Hope this helps.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:The crowns can easily be adjusted after cementation without removal.  Just go back to your denitst and voice your concern.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

It is quite common for crowns to need some adjustment after they are inserted.  If you are hitting one area higher tan another I would contact the office and let them know that you need to come in for an occlusal adjustment

Can my crown be adjusted to stop bottom tooth hitting it?

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