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  March 15, 2025

  Does a Front Tooth Always Need a Crown After Root Canal?

  My dentist put my upper left tooth back I place because it was knocked out. He put the tooth back in and bonded it. He also did a root canal on the tooth. The tooth has turned darker than my other tooth, and my dentist said I probably need a crown. Is a crown on…

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  December 20, 2024

  Will My Tooth Crumble If the Crown Keeps Falling Off?

  I had no trouble with my dental implant surgery. The surgeon was wonderful, and his follow-up care was thorough. I thanked my dentist for referring me to the surgeon. I received three implants, and my dentist restored them with beautiful crowns. I also received a new crown for a root canal tooth. But that crown…

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  July 18, 2024

  My Dentist Left Porcelain Dust in My Mouth After Grinding a Crown

  My dentist left porcelain dust in my mouth after grinding on a crown. I got a porcelain crown on an upper molar tooth last week. While the dentist adjusted the crown, I felt porcelain dust in my mouth. Neither the dentist nor the assistant rinsed my mouth to remove this debris. I should have asked…

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  April 30, 2024

  What Causes a Cavity Beneath a Crown?

  I’ve had a crown on my first molar on the upper left for three years. After my yearly exam last month, the dentist said that my X-ray showed a cavity. She showed me the X-rays on the monitor in the treatment room. However, the dentist could not explain why I had a cavity. My dentist…

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  April 4, 2023

  Why Does One of My Three Dental Crowns Hurt?

  One of my upper left molars has been hurting for two months. My dentist thought the tooth might be fractured and covered it with the crown. It hurts even when I chew soft food. When I put pressure on the tooth with my finger, it feels better, but the pain returns when I lift my…