I got a crown a year & half ago on a upper tooth that had previously had a root canal. Since then I’ve had a persistent sinus infection in maxillary gland & ear infection only on that side of my face. I’ve had several x-rays, seen my Endodonist ,everything looks good. Do you know what could be causing this? Is it the crown?
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If your crowns are broken off at the gum level, then that means the internal portion of the tooth that used to hold the crown has weakened/decayed away and then snapped off. To repair this type of condition, depending on the shape of the three roots remaining in your jaw bone if they're...
Just make sure we knock it out of the park the second time when you have this done. Select an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) dentist and one of us will make sure you get the perfect smile that you deserve. I do see your concerns about the gum unevenness, the slant of...