Gap between crown and tooth

2018-11-22 07:09:37
I have crown placed in one of my right side tooth after RCT done 2 yrs back. When I ate meat recently, I felt meat getting stuck between my crown and neighbouring tooth. Gum between the tooth and crown pains. Now whatever I eat gum pains because of food getting pressed. Will this gap heal automatically if I retrict eating on that problem side?
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The cap has to be replaced by a new cap with tight contacts. If not replaced the food trapped might cause decay of adjacent teeth

Answered2018-11-23 06:07:24

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No problem isn’t going to solve on it’s own. Try flossing to remove the food. If this isn’t helping then maybe you need to replace the crown.

Answered2018-11-22 08:13:27

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no  it will not stop , the cap needs to be replaced, tooth prepared needs to be adjusted

Answered2018-11-22 08:06:33

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Hello sir! From the history and your complaints,  it seems that the contact between the them is not tight enough when the crowns are being inserted. The contact area between the two needs to be broad enough to prevent food from getting stuck. The dentist needs to evaluate this situation because you will get decay in the area if food continues to lodge there.
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Kindly visit your dentist
Health Tips
1. Avoid sticky foods 2. Avoid chewing gums

Answered2018-11-22 07:52:14

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Hello,    This happens because the crown you have is not seated properly with the neighboring tooth. (the contact between the crown and the next tooth is not tight enough).    For the time being, you can avoid eating fibrous foods like meat on that side, and clean whatever is stuck there with a thread called the dental floss, (available in medical stores).    On the longer run, it is better to get the crown changed with one that fits really well. Hope this helps.   Regards.

Answered2018-11-24 01:01:16

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Contact between your teeth is not proper.. get ur check up down once so u can solve ur problem..

Answered2018-11-22 12:23:02

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There may be a problem with the contact between the crown and the adjacent tooth. Ideally the crown should be replaced or else it may damage the adjacent tooth also

Answered2018-11-22 11:12:34

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