I previously had braces in my teen years, but my teeth shifted a little making a very slight overbite. After my baces I had a root canal in my front tooth, over the years it has created a slight discoloring, you can't really tell unless you look at it carefully. I want to straighten my teeth again but I'm not sure if I should get a crown on my front tooth or straighten them first.
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See if the situation improves as often it does take a few weeks for things to feel normal. If the problem continues then suggest to your dentist to have the crown replaced with a new one.