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Crown doesn't cover my whole tooth. Should I ask for a new crown? Is this normal? (Photo)

bebocasey1May 25, 2017
I have other crowns that go to my gum line with no gap whatsoever. This new crown does not and my tongue keeps wanting to touch it because it's sharp, I feel the gap!! Not to mention at times it's sensitive to cold and when I yawn. Should I ask for a new crown? I mean is this normal?

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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on May 28, 2017
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