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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
gum odor
Answered by
Matthew Baron, D.M.D. - Dental
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gum odor
by yancy, Nov 10, 2005 12:00AM
third time hd crown removed and replaced. reason, bad odor coming from point where gum meets tooth. no odor anywhere else even though i have several crowns. this is the right side canine which has a "post". no problem with the "temps" even after six weeks but put the"real" crown in and stinko after a few days. same dentist. could this be from the cement???
Doctor's Answer
by Matthew Baron, D.M.D., Nov 11, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 11, 2005 12:00AM
Probably not from the cement, especially if you have other crowns with that cement. Usually the odor is from either decay or periodontium. Make sure there is no decay by the post. Are you a smoker?
Member Comments (2)
by pepaltoya, Nov 20, 2005 12:00AM
I had had this problem for approximately two years, with no relief. Additionally, I was prescribed periostat for this problem, and had some work done around the gum line. However, theis problem persists. I am at my wits end. The crown is on the upper right, I believe a canine tooth. If anyone knows anything, your response would be sincerely appreciated. This is very very distressing
