Crown irritating gums. Cement was found but problem persists, months later.

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Had a crown placed 5 Months ago. The pressure was severe when placed. It hurt the tooth next to it, and there was a lot of pressure up through my cheek and temple. The gums have been inflamed, sore and bleeding when flossed and I still sense the metal edge. I tried a oral rinse with no avail. General dentist is wondering now about crown lenghtening. Should the crown be re done first in case the measurements are off before trying something so drastic?

Donald L. Wilcox, DDS · Answer

Difficult to be sure without seeing the case but the most likely causes of the gum irritation is an ill fitting crown(too bulky, overhanging margin, poor contact with food impaction).  If that is the case redoing the crown should solve the issue.  Or if the margins of the exising crown are too far under the gum there is not enough what we call (biologic width) and the crown lengthening your dentist is suggesting would solve the problem.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Without any xrays, it is hard to say, but I can suggest you change that crown and you will not need to touch the gums,that way they would be even,and looking healthy,taking x rays in different angles would help, to see the crown adjustment also, Hope this helps.

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