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What are the long term effects of rough edges on crown margins?

May 31, 2014
Asked By:Awakeinatl

I had a crown placed about a yea ago that bleeds a little when flossed or pushing on the gums. My dentist told me felt a slight rough edge that was probably irritating the gums. My options were to replace the crown (which I can't afford) or wait and see if the gum moves away from the rough edge. The bleeding is very minimal and the gums look fine. If I continue to practice good oral hygiene will a little gum irritation from a rough edge have any long term consequences?

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Answer: The long term effects will not be good.

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Answer: The long term effects will not be good.

David May, DDS

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