I have had orthodontic buttons put on my back three molars on all sides in order to fix an open bite in the back that was caused by Invisalign and clenching 10 years ago. My ortho is having me do box elastics to extrude the upper molars down to close the bite. I have a crown (1 years old) on one of these teeth which feels pretty loose, especially while eating. A couple others are "loose" but not as loose as the crown tooth. Is this normal? Should it eventually settle?
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Thomas Nechupadam, BDS, MDS - Account Suspended says:
Antibiotics and anti inflammatory/ analgesic drug should be used during the Root canal procedure days. But if it is unbearable pain you may remove the dressing/ filling on the tooth to allow open canals which will reduce pressure. There is an option of single visit root canal therapy which...
Some insurances do cover the implant and crown. Many only cover the crown. You should have your dentist check your insurance contract and possibly send a pre-estimate to see what it will cover.
Give your dentist a call just to check your concerns. Temporary crown materials are sometimes moderately realistic, but more often not very realistic in shade or opacity. Labs can make temporaries which are quite expensive but can look excellent. For standard crown fittings these would be a l...
