crown held Hostage

[trooperjohn]

Just because I missed 2 appointments,emergency root canal than followed by a saliva gland infection my doctor is being coy to me the temporary she game me fell off..So now I have to wait until shes good and ready to put it on..I just started seeing this dentist,the crown is paid for..Can I help it if my husband has chemo appointments and I had a saliva gland infection and emergency root canal..Come on..I called them everyday waiting for that crown..

[charmaine2907]

since your crown is paid for as the other dentist commented, get the crown on asap due to infection, tissue, and movement of other teeth also, I personally would pick up my crown work that is paid for go to your nearest dental college they do the work very cheap and have to do it right the 1st time and are supervised. So go get what is yours, you may lose some money but at least the job will be done correct the first time. PS: your saliva infection could have came from that dentist if they didnt do the procedure sterilized in the correct manner, so they may be responsible for your infection, ask another dentist at the dental college- it cant hurt . and good luck to your husband prayers are sent your way. good luck

[Jerome Tsang, DDS]

No, I mean without the temporary, the gums will grow onto the tooth where the margin of the crown will sit on.  This will result in more difficult getting a good fit for the crown and a seal to prevent bacteria from entering.

I'm not sure what you're referring to about years.  It grows back in days.

[trooperjohn]

nothing to fear but a dummy in disguise..Yes the gums will grow back,eeww you are to much..Trying to make me feel sad..I pity the poor patient that has to see you...Yeah gums will grow back..in years DAH...

[Jerome Tsang, DDS]

That's weird.  It would be in your and the dentist's best interest to get the crown in sooner.  Once the temporary comes out, the gums can grow and the teeth may shift slightly due to the space and can make it more difficult to fit the crown.