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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Infection under crown?
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
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Infection under crown?
by jbn75, Mar 28, 2007 12:00AM
Hello,
I had a crown put on a couple of years ago that never seemed to fit quite right. There is a space between the crown itself and the gum line and the metal that was used is visible. Within the past few months I have started to notice a nasty odor coming from this crown when I floss, as well as some minor bleeding. The gum beneath the crown has recently started to cause a dull aching pain. I've also began noticing pain in my neck, and fullness in my right ear (as if I have water in my ear). Seems like a stupid question now that I type it all out, but could the neck pain/ear problem be caused by the crown? Does this seem to indicate an infection?
Also, I doubt my insurance will cover replacement of the crown since it is so recent, is it possible to remove a crown, clean the area, and then re-seat it? Any info appreciated!
I had a crown put on a couple of years ago that never seemed to fit quite right. There is a space between the crown itself and the gum line and the metal that was used is visible. Within the past few months I have started to notice a nasty odor coming from this crown when I floss, as well as some minor bleeding. The gum beneath the crown has recently started to cause a dull aching pain. I've also began noticing pain in my neck, and fullness in my right ear (as if I have water in my ear). Seems like a stupid question now that I type it all out, but could the neck pain/ear problem be caused by the crown? Does this seem to indicate an infection?
Also, I doubt my insurance will cover replacement of the crown since it is so recent, is it possible to remove a crown, clean the area, and then re-seat it? Any info appreciated!
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Mar 29, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 29, 2007 12:00AM
Unless the crown is temporarily cemented in all likelihood it would have to be cut off to remove it. The gum should not be bleeding and the foul odor sometimes indicates that the crown is either loose or decayed.I am not sure if the neck pain and ear discomfort is related to the crown, but either way a visit to your dentist is in order.
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