After my dentist placed six new crowns on my front teeth, the spacing changed, and my top teeth hit my bottom teeth uncomfortably. The crowns replaced old dental bonding. My dentist has adjusted the crowns four times. I’ve developed dry teeth, my teeth tap together like chattering, and my mouth burns. I’m afraid that my […]
Will I Need Another Dental Crown If the Current One Won’t Stay On?
In 2022, my dentist replaced a crown for my upper right incisor, which had a root canal on it in 2015. Since that time, the crown has come off four times. Although my dentist re-cements it each time, the crown doesn’t feel secure. The crown most recently fell off in November, but I anticipate it […]
Why Do I Need a Gingivectomy to Stop a Dental Crown from Falling Off?
My dentist says I need a gingivectomy to prevent my crown from falling off again. It fell off three times in the last seven months. The base of my tooth is now dark, and I am considering losing it. Shouldn’t my dentist know whether I needed a gum procedure before placing the crown? This is […]
Are Feldspathic Crowns Best for Front Teeth?
Are feldspathic crowns best for front teeth? I want to replace my old porcelain fused to metal crowns. They are discolored now, and the dark metal line at my gums shows. I read about the beauty of feldspathic crowns, but should I ask my dentist for them or another type? Thanks, Jason from Solon, OH […]