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Two new front teeth crowns feel loose, but dentist says they aren't loose. When I can hope it settles down?

joshiedooMay 1, 2019
I just got crowns on my front 6 top teeth (3 weeks ago.) The two front teeth feel weird.. like they are loose, straight bite down feels off, hurt most of the time. I notice a "pulling" sensation when I'm drinking through a straw and a weird feeling when biting down. Any idea why two front feel off (not the others) and when I can hope it settles down?

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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on May 3, 2019
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Dr. Richard Gochman, DDS (retired)
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Answered on May 3, 2019
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