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Gap between 2 crowns and smell
I have lower left 3 individual caps in 5 6 7 teeth. Last week something got stuck and after removing there was lil gap in 5 and 6 and foul smell and taste same. Went to dentist and he gave benedryl to rinse and gargle and air floss. 4days and its still not gone. Caps look fine on flossing i feel it slides from one edge of 6 tooth. Which seems the cause of bad smell. Is it possible that only on that esdge they can put some cement to close after cleaning. I am ttc and ao much scared and concerned as i dnt want any medicine and there is no pain or chipping. So caps look abs fine. Plz suggest what to do.
Hello mam...
Concerning your problem the ideal treatment option is changing it to new crown ...Doing filling in between teeth wont stay longer and it wont solve your problem..
Next Steps
kindly visit dentist for furthur clinical examination and management
Health Tips
Do maintain good oral hygiene..Brush gently twice a day..Do regular flossing between your teeth
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Hello, as explained by you it gives an idea that there is a gap between the crowns and the food is getting stuck which is causing the foul smell. Ideally get the crowns changed because no filling is going to solve the problem. And also get a round of proper cleaning in that particular area specially.
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Next Steps
visit a dentist, get a round of cleaning done and get the crown changed
Health Tips
for time being use lukewarm water and salt rinses
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If the gap has formed between the two teeth inside the cap then there is no alternative except replacing your cap because no filling will stay there if you still go for filling it will more reccede your gum and then instead of small gap a big gap will form and more food lodgement will occur. Best and permanent solution is replacing with new one.
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