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Root cancel tooth
I had my root cancel and crowing done but food get stuck between the crown tooth and the tooth near it. I can't floss it effectively as before because of the crown. I'm afraid if the tooth near my crown will be affected if I don't floss between them. What should I do for this?
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Food lodgement means the cap is not covering all space completely kindly get it checked by the dentist if that can be replaced
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Hi mam please go to your dentist and recheck your cap. It may have to be redone to avoid food lodgement
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Go for xray,May be some cavity in adjacent areas
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please visit your dentist again and address this issue.
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
if foof is getting stuck between the crown and adjacent tooth kindly get your crown revaluated as this shouldn't happen.
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Dr. Megha Gupta
Endodontist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can use a water flosser in that area. Water flosser is available on Amazon.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Go for a xray there may be a cavity in the near by tooth
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