Should your overbite be fixed before getting crowns?

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...

Hi:Proper oral hygiene: Flossing, Brushing and mouthwash along with regular professional cleanings are key to preventing gingivitis.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Your dentist need to adjust the new crown or the teeth that hits the crown first. You can’t get used to it for the poor work he has left you to deal with. At times, if the high bite is minor, yes in time, the material will be ground down so your bite is better, but if the high bite is caused b...

It could be irritation from the treatment done. It could be an areas of trauma; maybe you bit the area when it was numb. I would speak to the dentist about it and make sure it's nothing out of the ordinary.

Hello:Not to worry, in most cases the crown with the post can be recemented without any problem.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Hi:My suggestion is to go back to your dentist to recheck the bite and do a nerve test to make sure nerve is ok.  Sometimes X-ray does not show nerve damage right away.Best,Dr. Maddahi