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Dental crowns and veneers causing headaches and jaw pain? (Photo)

41mavfan41Nov 27, 2017
Three weeks ago I had multiple crowns and Veneers installed on the front, top eight teeth. Since then I've been experiencing headaches and jaw pain nearly daily. Neck pain as well. Could the crowns be causing this? Kind of feels like my right side hots before my left when I slowly bite down.

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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on Nov 29, 2017
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Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD

If you still have pain on your new crown, it is best to see your dentist asap.to check:1-Bite and occlusion2- Check the root canal, any fractures, check the gums!3- check grinding habit, and see if there is interference in the bite!Best,Dr Mobasser

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Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD

Porcelain veneers are less invasive than porcelain crowns, less tooth structure is removed, consequently veneers preserve more enamel and tooth structure! Also understand that veneers are much more technique sensitive vs dental porcelain crowns. So because of preservation of enamel and tooth ...

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Kourosh Maddahi, DDS

Hi:You should not be able to damage your crowns by flossing.  Most likely there was excess glue that was removed by flossing.  It’s best to go back to your dentist and have area evaluated .Best,Dr. Maddahi

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