Will my permanent crowns come out? Is it safe to wiggle them with much finger to see if they are loose?

Hi:Your pregnancy might be contributing to more bleeding and inflammation.  My suggestion to make sure to keep the gum clean and replace the crown after your pregnancy with a crown with tighter contact so food does not get trapped in between your teeth.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Hello and thank you for your question. The best way to answer this is with an in-person evaluation. While it is possible to adjust crowns, if necessary, too much adjustment can weaken the integrity of the crown which can lead to future problems. I recommend following up with your Dentist or...

Hello and thank you for your question. The best way to answer this is with an in-person evaluation, but with proper oral hygiene and check-ups, it should be able to maintain the health of your current crowns. One option would be dental implants. There are many benefits to dental implants in...

Hello and thank you for your question. I don’t recommend this. The best way to answer this would be with an in-person consultation where they can go over your options. There are several steps in creating dental implants. The Provisional (Temporary Crowns) are critical in finalizing the e...

Hi mabs16, I wouldn't say the tooth has to be extracted when a crown fails. What would happen depends on the situation. Typically if a crown reaches it's life span we remove the old crown and replace it with little or no incident to the tooth.  If there are other complicating...

Zirconia is one of the hardest materials we use in dentistry. Because of this adjusting and polishing can be difficult however there are many products made for this exact purpose. Your concerns are legitimate as any surface can attract plaque and rough surfaces are no exception. I...