Implant Crown has gap with other teeth, food stuck in? (Photo)

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Teeth 45 and 46 Splinted implant crown put in a couple days ago. After the crown put in, my dentist did some adjustment and I felt no pain with bite. My problem is after every meal, the food stuck in between the crown and nearby tooth and in between the gum and crown. I must do floss to make the food out after each meal. I am worried about the food stuck in. Please give me some advice how to slove the problem. Any adjustment will fill the gap or not? Food stuck there will hurt gum and tooth.

Desiree Yazdan, DDS · Answer

If you are getting food stuck, you need to see your dentist asap! one or both of the crowns need to be replaced.  Having a food trap is just a recipe for disaster. Food traps normally end up causing decay, boneless, gum recession if they aren't taken care of! You can also run the risk of losing your implant if the area is not kept clean.  It's best you see your dentist to have this taken care of immediately.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:If there is a space between your teeth and there is no resistance while flossing you should contact your dentist about the food trap.

Implant Crown has gap with other teeth, food stuck in? (Photo)

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