I had 20year old crowns on my two front teeth and one shattered requiring replacement. I went to a new dentist today as I've just moved into the area and had a temp crown fitted. She spent a while colour matching it so I assumed it would be a fairly close match. I wasn't expecting perfection as I'm well aware it's only temporary, however this doesn't resemble any other tooth whatsoever! Should it?
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Your symptoms could be from a number of things. Your crown could be a little high, causing you to hit on it hard compared to the other teeth, which will cause discomfort. It is possible that during the root canal procedure, a canal was missed, and the root canal needs to be redone. It can be...
You should absolutely see your dentist ASAP to have them evaluated. The sensitivity should go away, however, it's good to have some radiographs taken. If there any changes in the root structure over time due to the trauma you can compare the radiographs to get an idea if there is a problem or...
I would call your dentist to see if he/she would like to see you for the repair of the temporary before the crown seat appointment. Keep the area clean and avoid eating on that side.
Dr. Mazaheri
