New crown on #14 molar seems bulky, poorly fitted. Contact point btwn #14 and #15 is set back, with more of a gap facing the inside of my mouth Air trapped up in what I think is socket of crowned tooth. Dentist: "no such thing as an air pocket" & "everything looks good, nothing more we can do for you." A constant air pressure in this area. It is sometimes painful & affects my speech. Should I demand another new crown? or file a complaint or grievance and get it done by another dentist?
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Dear 2278:Your dentist is asking you a very important question about the final aesthetics of the work. It does not impact on the health implications of the final restoration. If you show the lower teeth when you speak, or smile, it might be a good idea to have pink porcelain at the...