Does excess cement left on a crown cause pain when biting down?

October 26, 2018
Asked By:parsleypainter in New York, NY

I recently got a new crown. The dentist left cement on that crown, and it's cemented to the tooth next to it such that I can't floss. When I bite down on something hard enough on this tooth (like a piece of steak), I feel some pain. Will removing the cement solve this problem? Or is it more likely that it is a high spot?

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