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?
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Hi:Depending on where the chip is, you might be able to get a composite filling. However if the chip on the cusp most likely you either need an onlay or a crown.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Find a dentist who does internal bleaching. Some of the root canal material is removed and a special bleach is used to whiten the inside of the tooth. Teeth that are "dead" sometimes can turn very dark. That is what your seeing through your gum.... A very dark root.
Typically, when a tooth has been root canal treated and more than 50% of the tooth structure has been removed due to a chip or cavities, it is recommended that the tooth have a crown made for it. A big reason for this is that once a tooth receives root canal treatment, the tooth becomes...
