35 years ago I had a root canal (tooth #12) fail after placement of a post and crown and had a subsequent apisectomy that was successful. 6 months ago, tooth #17 was filed to level high spots. This changed my bite, and tooth #12 shifted, loosening from the gum. There was quite a bit of bleeding at the time. My dentist said it's OK. I get a bad taste in my mouth suggesting to me that this is not a healthy situation. I'm getting a second opinion, but I'd like to have some idea of possible options. Thanks.
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If your tooth are enough strong to put single crown the best and more comfortable to you is do it single.. but if you have a bridge now, or your teeth not are enough strong its better with a bridge.. the bridge give stability and do it more strong the teeth because are together.
Usually what you are feeling is
the junction of the crown where it meets the natural tooth. Usually a
dentist, unless there was a cavity here, will leave the edge of the new crown
slightly above the gum line on the inside. There is always a possibility
that the dentist did not put the crown...
I recommend you find another Dentist to rule out possible fracture or micro crack in the root, and also to check if there are any other lateral canals (auxiliary nerves that was missed) and needs to be filled !I do recommend you do see another Endodontist.If all checked out fine, then the fit of...
