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New Crown Feels Loose, Doctor Says Its Ok. Whenwill It Feel Solid?

New Crown Feels Loose, Doctor Says Its Ok. Whenwill It Feel Solid?

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Crowns should not feel loose

May 22nd, 2012
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Dental crowns should not feel loose at any point. It may be the bite on the crown that is causing the tooth to feel loose, or the part of the tooth supporting the crown may have a problem. Please see your dentist, or get another opinion if your dentist doesn't see a problem.

Carlo Biasucci, DDS


Ontario Dentist

New or old crowns should not feel loose

May 21st, 2012
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New crowns should not feel loose . Old crowns should not feel loose either. You need to have your dentist check them. if your tooth has mobility, it is even a greater concern, Please go to your dentist and get answers.

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS
Orange County Dentist
4.3 out of 5 stars 6 reviews

New Crown should not feel loose

May 17th, 2012
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I am not sure what the problem would be but a new crown should  not feel loose. I would call your dentist and have them check the occlusion or bite.  The tooth may be loose under the crown.  Either way go back and have it checked

 

 

Leonard Tau, DMD

Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Dentist
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 reviews

New Crown Feels Loose

May 17th, 2012
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Your new crown should not FEEL loose. Go back to your dentist and have him check the mobility of the crown. If it  feels loose to you, then something is not right. You would not be on thisboard if you were happy!  Ask the Dr. to check to see if the whole tooth is moving or just the crown is loose . It could be just the cement. Go back and make sure he answers all of your questions and that crown feels good!

George Koutsoukos, DDS

George Koutsoukos, DDS
Valencia Dentist

New Crown Should NOT Feel Loose

May 17th, 2012
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I'm not sure why the crown feels loose! It either means the cement is not holding, or else the actual tooth under the crown is loose in the bone. Either event is not right. The dentist should have you back in to check the occlusion (the way the crown hits the opposing tooth), check the mobility of the crowned tooth, and check if the cement is holding. Sometimes it takes a day or 2 to get used to the new crown. Beyond that, it should feel "normal".

Jay Neuhaus, DDS

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