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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Dental Crown Fit (part 2)
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Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Dental Crown Fit (part 2)
by Pam101799, Jul 21, 2009 07:37PM
I meant to ask one further question. I'm the one having trouble believing that my gum changed so much in 2 months that the crown didn't fit. The dentist offered to make a new one at his cost of $400.00. Should I have to pay for this new crown in case I decide or need a new one?
Thanks again
Thanks again
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Tsang, DDS, Jul 23, 2009 08:35PM
, Jul 23, 2009 08:35PMTo: Pam101799
Ah, ok. So the issue was discussed. The gums can change in two months. Its not necessarily the crown but also the teeth may have shifted some to close the space where the crown fits.
As for the $400, I don't really know. If it is causing some problems, I would recommend having it redone but making sure that the doctor and you agree. I would be very specific about the timeline of the crown replacement to ensure the best possible outcome because it would be a tough situation for both parties if you paid again and you got the same result. Hope that helps some.
As for the $400, I don't really know. If it is causing some problems, I would recommend having it redone but making sure that the doctor and you agree. I would be very specific about the timeline of the crown replacement to ensure the best possible outcome because it would be a tough situation for both parties if you paid again and you got the same result. Hope that helps some.
