I just had a root canal and a temporary crown placed. The crown is small. It juts out a bit but is significantly smaller than my tooth was. I feel like there is a hole/gap on my teeth. There is a gap between my upper and lower teeth now. I’m devastated. It looks and feels terrible. Will the permanent one be the correct size?
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Very rarely, there are people who will have an issue due to the root canal. Their body doesn't like it for whatever reason. Once the tooth is taken out, a lot of their issues resolve. That being said, dentists will try very hard to save your tooth for as long as they can. If they tooth is not...
After crown placement, it isn't unusual to have some sensitivity for a couple of days. If you feel like your bite is not right, that needs to be adjusted as soon as possible. If you have any swelling in the area, it could be an infection and needs to be addressed right away. Otherwise, it can...
N. Summer Lerch, DDS, FAGD - Account Suspended says:
Hi There,It is not common to have cement in-bedded in gums. It should be gotten out of there. That is a foreign object, like a splinter and can cause pain and damage to the surrounding tissues.