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Why Would I Need a Root Canal on a Tooth with a New Crown?

In October, my dentist put a crown over one of my upper right molars. The tooth was cracked and had an old silver filling in. The dentist had problems getting my tooth numb, so it felt like electric shocks when she was drilling. When the dentist checked my bite with my crown, I told her […]

Did My Dentist Ruin My Bridge?

In late August, while placing two new crowns, my dentist accidentally nicked one of the crowns on my Maryland bridge, which I’ve had since 2002. Although the bridge is older, it was in good condition, and I had no plans to replace it. Unfortunately, the nicked crown is a prominent spot on my left front […]

How Could I Get a Cavity Beneath a Dental Crown?

I got a crown on a molar tooth in 2017, and the tooth has a cavity in it. How could I get a cavity beneath a crown? Am I going to lose the tooth? – Thanks – Jon from NM Jon, A well-made dental crown should typically last longer than seven years. The longevity of […]

My Dentist Billed Me for Replacing a Faulty Crown

My dentist replaced a large silver filling with a temporary crown that fell off once before I got the permanent one. The final crown fell off three times in less than two months. The crown is also noticeably whiter than my teeth. I told my dentist about the problems with the crown fit and color, […]

Can a Sonic Toothbrush Loosen a Crown?

I know that dentists and hygienists use ultrasonic tools in the office. I have a new ultrasonic toothbrush that I’ve used since March. Could it have loosened my new crown? My dentist didn’t tell me what type of toothbrush to use on the crown. I just figured that I would use an ultrasonic toothbrush to […]

How Can I Get a Refund from My Dentist After Paying Upfront?

I got approved through CareCredit for $4,000 for dental work, including a dental implant and crown. I still have not gotten a root canal and crown. Both procedures included oral sedation. I’ve had problems with the dental implant crown since I got it, and my bite is off. I decided not to let the dentist […]

Will My Dental Crown Stop Falling Off After Crown Lengthening?

My dentists said I need a crown lengthening to expose more of my tooth for bonding my new crown. The crown has fallen off three times in five months. When the crown fell off two weeks ago, I noted that the base of my tooth was darker than before. The crown is loose again; I […]