My new front tooth crown is a little loose, and I'm bleeding between my two front teeth. Should I contact my dentist?

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Due to an accident in 2005, I have a crown on my front left tooth and a porcelain veneer on my right front tooth. The new crown was placed about 5 days ago. It feels a little loose when I wiggle it and I often have a bad taste/ taste of blood in my mouth. When I woke up this morning there was dried blood between my two front teeth. Also, the new crown feels bulky on the tounge side and I can't stop messing with it! I'm In need of some advice. Please help.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

While we like to help and advise via the internet, there is no substitute for communication with your care providers.  You should contact your dentist asap.If the crown is loose, it will NEVER get better and if left alone will lead to LOSS of the tooth.  There are many things that could be the problem, including overly heroic efforts to save a tooth that should have been removed (the hero becomes the victim).  It may be nothing and simply needs more time, but it could be a significant problem.

Valentina Lyssova, DDS · Answer

Dear ashjohnson4536, You should contact your
dentist ASAP. Was a crown cemented with temporary cement? If yes, why? If it
was permanently cemented, the crown being loose and bleeding gums around it are
not good signs.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

I suggest calling your dentist first thing. Loose crowns are a problem. The bulk on the new crown may be able to be thinned down. Also, bleeding between your teeth is not normal.

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