I had a root canal done to the back molar on bottom right side and what's left of it is very small. The doctor indicated a crown for that tooth which he did. While I had the temporary crown it wouldn't stay on for more than a day. After the permanent crown was 'permanently' cemented, the crown came off apparently together with what they call buildup. Since the the crown doesn't seem to stay in place, what are my options? Do I even need that tooth? Would simply removing it be a reasonable solution? Thanks.
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This is not a difficult procedure. Search your area for a Prosthodontist and have the crown replaced. Most likely the bleeding is due to a less than ideal fit at the margin of the crown, or the previous dentist prepared your tooth too low below the gums. Either way, this...
If the teeth are positioned wrong or the size is very different than what you had, it would cause the symptoms that you have. The best way to have dealt with this would have been to have you wear temporary crowns made off of the proposed crowns that he was planning to place. You would be...
The type of pain that radiates to your ear is typical of the type of pain people experience when they need a root canal. Has your dentist checked your bite to rule out biting pressure as a cause for your problem? Taking ibuprofen for extended periods of time isn't a great idea. I would...
