I floss after every time I eat and it feels like I’m not getting it all out. Kind of like it’s still stuck in there. My gums are swollen just in that part of my mouth. When I floss there the floss smells bad and when I touch my gums and put pressure they start to bleed. I’ve had this crown for years, I’ve just noticed this food problem after I got my teeth cleaned last month. I’m thinking of buying a water flosser to help get all the food out and keep it more clean, will that help?
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If the crown is made of porcelain with a metal substructure, the porcelain needs to be a certain thickness for strength and to cover the metal alloy underneath. If shaved too much, the metal may begin to show through and/or the porcelain will fracture.
If the crown is made of only...
It would be good to see an x-ray pre and post root canal treatment. That being said, there may be an infection that may continue to get worse. See your dentist right away to get you out of pain and to have a healthy tooth again!
HI:It’s difficutl to give you accurate advice without a photo. Please post a photo of the crown with the black margin. Generally it take a few days for the gum to heal and cover the margin of the crown.Best,Dr. Maddahi
