New crown teeth recently put in (two front teeth) and they appear to have indents in both front teeth. Hardly visible but can be seen if light hits it from certain angles and if i glide my finger i can feel steps in the teeth. Have been told by the dentist this is normal to give the tooth a more natural look. Was wondering if this is the case.
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July 14, 2019
Answer: Yes, these anatomical grooves are completely normal.
Thank you for inquiring, Is up to a certain point normal that when a crown, regardless of the material is newly placed or cemented you go back home and you might feel it a bit higher than the rest of your teeth, the main reason is that when we adjust it we use a marking paper and ask you, as...
This is a fixable problem. The cheek is getting caught between your teeth because the lower crown is situated too far out towards the cheek. Have your dentist cut back the surface of the crown closest to the cheek and the situation should resolve itself. It may not be an instant fix because if...
Hello,
You don’t have to worry about it, that’s right position of your crown and in few weeks you gum can adapt around the crown and above the gum line you can clean it better and avoid problems in the future.
Good luck.
