A dentist I recently saw said there is gap between the crown and the neighboring tooth, which led to food tracked there, or maybe decay, but he couldn't see decay behind the crown because the crown is made of metal and X-ray doesn't show behind the crown. He strongly suggest I have the crown replaced, but my crown was put in less than 2 years ago. My concern is, when I smell strong odor from floss, would my breath smell bad when I talk to people? Should I get the crown replaced as soon as possible?
October 29, 2014
Answer: Bad crown I would agree with the dentist you saw. Anytime you have a gap in-between teeth it acts as a food trap. This trap can cause decay, infection, bone loss and possible eventual tooth loss. Unfortunately you just had the crown placed two years ago but that doesn't change the need for a new crown today. If the new crown is made properly you will eliminate that food trap and any of the possible negative outcomes associated with the food trap. Good luck!
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October 29, 2014
Answer: Bad crown I would agree with the dentist you saw. Anytime you have a gap in-between teeth it acts as a food trap. This trap can cause decay, infection, bone loss and possible eventual tooth loss. Unfortunately you just had the crown placed two years ago but that doesn't change the need for a new crown today. If the new crown is made properly you will eliminate that food trap and any of the possible negative outcomes associated with the food trap. Good luck!
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October 29, 2014
Answer: Bad breath and a crown A couple of thoughts. 1. Is there a space between that crown and either adjacent tooth. If that is the case than you probably should have the crown replaced.2. Do you smell any odor from any other teeth when you floss. If so it may just be a hygiene issue.3. X-rays don't always show decay but if the margins of the crown are sealed the crown may not need to be replaced.Without x-rays and an exam it's tough to provide additional information.
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October 29, 2014
Answer: Bad breath and a crown A couple of thoughts. 1. Is there a space between that crown and either adjacent tooth. If that is the case than you probably should have the crown replaced.2. Do you smell any odor from any other teeth when you floss. If so it may just be a hygiene issue.3. X-rays don't always show decay but if the margins of the crown are sealed the crown may not need to be replaced.Without x-rays and an exam it's tough to provide additional information.
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