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Is my temporary crown supposed to be this loose?

whitnet0024Jun 23, 2016
Yesterday i had a root canal done which went well however the temp. crown they have put on is very loose, I mean i can feel it moving when I open my mouth. I have never had the problem with my old dentist, Is this something I should be concerned about and have checked out?

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Dr. Navid Zamani, DMD
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