Had 2 crowns placed on 2 cracked, bottom molars in April. Still having lingering ache on the teeth when I bite down, and jaw pain that sometimes traveled to head, ears, and shoulders. Never experienced jaw pain before and no history of headache. Left crown has been a bit lower than used to be. My dentist insists not an issue and the bite is good. But the jaw and teeth pain (including the opposite molars ) never subsides. Could the crown being too low, even just a little bit, cause TMJ issue?
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You really need to return to the dentist and let him handle this problem. The clasp might be the wrong shape. The new crown might be the wrong shape. Difficult to tell exactly what the problem is without seeing it directly. Very difficult to make a crown fit within an existing denture.
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Clearly, this is something your dentist should address. You should be able to floss normally, your bite should feel normal and there should be no pain when you chew. Though I can sense your frustration, these are issues that can be easily corrected. In terms of whether or not you should...