What if My Dental Crown Feels Too Big?
It happens on occasion that a new crown doesn’t feel like it’s fitting as it should. If you run into the problem of feeling that your crown is too big, what can you do about it?
Definitely don’t wait too long! A poorly fitting crown can lead to problems down the road.
What If You Just Tough It Out?
Maybe you notice a slight difference in your crown, but you don’t think it’s a big deal. Is it worth the effort to have it adjusted? Yes, and more than you may imagine!
Leaving a crooked dental crown unadjusted will make your bite uneven, which can lead to:
- Muscle soreness
- TMJ pain
- Uneven wear on teeth
- Sensitivity
- Root canal therapy
Obviously, each of these complications will lead to other problems of their own. Don’t take a nice even bite for granted!
How Your Dentist Will Fix the Crown
The good news is that your dentist won’t have to completely remove the crown to make an adjustment. Instead, he or she will have you bite down on a special slip of paper. This test will show which teeth are coming together more closely than others. It will also show what surfaces on the crown need adjustment.
Next, the dentist will use a drill to carefully polish down the areas of the crown that are a little too high. The change can be subtle, but you will feel the difference!
Getting used to any new dental restoration does take time. But if your crown still feels big after a week of having it, then you should call your dentist for a follow-up appointment.
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