I had 3 crowns put in 4 months ago, #s 7,8, & 9. 8 and 9 are fine, but number 7 has a "ledge" on the back of it that my tongue hits and causes speech issues. I can literally put a fingernail on the edge and pull, not forcefully. I had my dentist shave it down the best he could, it is really starting to annoy. I also need to get a root canal in it. If it has been shaved down the best it can, what else can I do? Have it removed completely and have a "tooth" put in?
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January 13, 2014
Answer: Ledge on crown shaved down, but still bothering me. What else can be done?
Getting a great result that you are happy with, as well as a final result in line with what you expected are critical with any cosmetic dentistry.You've had a breakdown of communication with your dentist (or he has with you). IF these are the temporaries, then make a short, concise list of...
Most likely your tooth is just healing up from the procedure of placing a new crown. Many people experience this, but it usually goes away within a few days to few weeks. As long as the discomfort is getting less over time, you have a good chance it will eventually completely go away...