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Gum inflamed after cap and veneer. What do you think the cause could be? (Photo)

georgie73Mar 1, 2018
Four years ago I had a crown replaced and 3 veneers on my front 4 teeth. From day 1 the gum around the cap between the front two teeth has been inflamed and sore. The dentist removed the front cap and veneer and put on a one piece moulded until the acrylic temporarys were ready. Gum REALLY calmed down: the colour went back to pink and the size reduced within a week. The trouble, is he fitted the temporarys today and the gum is inflamed again. What do you think the cause could be? Losing hope.

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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on Mar 5, 2018
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Dr. Joy V. Poskozim, DDS
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Joy V. Poskozim, DDS

Hi!  without pictures and/or x-rays it is impossible to know what caused the swelling.  Contact your dentist immediately to be seen for an emergency appt.

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Kourosh Maddahi, DDS

Hi:You should go back to your dentist and have the crown adjusted.  Minor adjustment can be made even after the crown is cemented.Best,Dr. Maddahi 

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Joy V. Poskozim, DDS

If your new crown is very translucent and your current tooth is darker than the teeth on either side, then the darkness will show through and appear to be darker.  I would recommend a crown that is porcelain fused to metal or a full zirconia crown which is naturally opaque.  good luck!

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