I got a crown on tooth 24. It was replaced twice over the last few months due to poor color match and margin showing. Even though the crown margin was shifted to the gum line after the last treatment two months ago, I am very unhappy and depressed with how my gum line looks. It is not inflamed, bit is puffy and dark. I also feel something is "wrong" on the cheek side. My dentist says it is ok since the crown is not my tooth. But I am depressed, and can't believe it is the best the modern dentistry can do.
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I hear several things that are wrong, based upon what you report, and I see some things that were done wrong. I would start by saying that the previous dentist's answer is partially correct. If you still feel sensitivity in these teeth, the bite if off. The reason you fell it, in spite of the...
I would recommend returning to your dentist for a bite adjustment. Most likely the temporary crown is high causing the bite to be off which in turn can cause joint and/or ear pain. See you dentist as soon as possible to have the temporary adjusted. I hope this helps! Click "save" under my name...
Depending on what type of crowns you are having made, the laboratory can make minor changes to the color and shape of the porcelain. Most cosmetic dentists will only place all ceramic crowns on front teeth. These crowns are made a couple of ways.
The first and most popular method is called...