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jtOhio
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Hi. My first post. I've really enjoyed reading all the helpful posts here lately.
I just returned from my first of 3 appointments for a post-crown on my top very front tooth. I have a few concerns that I did not mention to the dentist after he finished.
I notice that the temp he cemented on (I have to wear for 5 weeks because they are booked up) has the same crack in it that my original had, but then is filled in with a slightly different color then the rest of the temp. I assume this is because it is from the mold of my original tooth.
I also have a very noticeable gap in between my two front teeth, and I never had a gap. It really is bugging me. Should I worry about the crown looking the same, should I say something about not having a gap before, when I go to get my crown or is this normal? I'm sure he knows I didn't have a gap right?
There is also a ridge of white cement, I assume that's what it is, that is along the gum line and was not smoothed down, almost as if he intentionally left it like that, maybe to push my gum up so it will be easier to place the permanent? I dont know, just a guess, but it doesnt look good at all.
I guess I can live with this until my permanent is placed but i am now worried that my permanent will have the same gap.
He's done a few composite fillings that I'm happy with so far but
this is worrying me since I came home. Still a little sore.
Thanks,
PS, he recommended a Captek crown and I am actually having the tooth right next to it done also, when this one is all done. Both of my rabbit teeth.
I just returned from my first of 3 appointments for a post-crown on my top very front tooth. I have a few concerns that I did not mention to the dentist after he finished.
I notice that the temp he cemented on (I have to wear for 5 weeks because they are booked up) has the same crack in it that my original had, but then is filled in with a slightly different color then the rest of the temp. I assume this is because it is from the mold of my original tooth.
I also have a very noticeable gap in between my two front teeth, and I never had a gap. It really is bugging me. Should I worry about the crown looking the same, should I say something about not having a gap before, when I go to get my crown or is this normal? I'm sure he knows I didn't have a gap right?
There is also a ridge of white cement, I assume that's what it is, that is along the gum line and was not smoothed down, almost as if he intentionally left it like that, maybe to push my gum up so it will be easier to place the permanent? I dont know, just a guess, but it doesnt look good at all.
I guess I can live with this until my permanent is placed but i am now worried that my permanent will have the same gap.
He's done a few composite fillings that I'm happy with so far but
this is worrying me since I came home. Still a little sore.
Thanks,
PS, he recommended a Captek crown and I am actually having the tooth right next to it done also, when this one is all done. Both of my rabbit teeth.