What might it mean to have a foul odor comming from your crowned tooth?

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I noticed after my second temp. Crown fell out from being unglued that it had an awful odor. Now that my perm. Crown is in 3 days ago I keep getting a nasty odor from that crowned tooth area. I blotted the gums with guaze and there was little blood that smelled so bad I felt nauseous. And my crown wiggles when I bite down. It is #10

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

You may have some sort of infection or abcess, I don't like that the crown moves. You should get back to your dentist to have this checked as soon as you can.

Joseph B. Silberman, DMD, FAGD · Answer

The odor you’re experiencing can come from  various issues. The fact that the tooth wiggles bothers me more than the odor. You should certainly go back to your dentist to have that evaluated as well as the odor.

Victor Yeh, DMD · Answer

The temporary crown probably has an "open margin" where food and bacterial is getting in. Your dentist can fix that or you can just wait for the permanent crown.

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What might it mean to have a foul odor comming from your crowned tooth?

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