{"id":1799,"date":"2022-01-07T20:47:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T02:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=1799"},"modified":"2022-05-11T11:52:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T16:52:07","slug":"new-crowns-speech-neck-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/new-crowns-speech-neck-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"New Crowns Affect My Speech and Make My Neck Hurt"},"content":{"rendered":"

My dentist placed four new crowns on my front teeth. Two crowns got rid of a gap between my center front teeth, and my dentist added two more crowns to even out my smile so the center teeth would not look too large. Since getting the crowns, my mouth does not close correctly, and I have trouble pronouncing some words, like words that begin with “tr.”<\/p>\n

Also, my mouth and lips are dry, and I have some neck and jaw pain. I’ve had the crowns for three months, and despite my dentist’s adjustments, I see no improvements. I prefer to go back to my gap because the crowns are so uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

My dentist asked me to give him more time, But I am unsure what we are waiting for. So far, I do not have another appointment scheduled with him. What are my options? Thank you. Edgardo from TX<\/p>\n

Edgardo,<\/p>\n

Your description is a problem that requires the attention of a dentist with advanced training in occlusion and bite. Dentists who study occlusion and bite understand proper jaw function and how your upper and lower teeth should meet when you close your mouth or bite down.<\/p>\n

When Dental Crowns Cause Speech Issues and Pain<\/h2>\n

When a dentist places new crowns, you begin to experience speech issues and neck and jaw pain, so closing your gaps is not the issue. Usually, the problem is that your dentist opened your bit too far.<\/p>\n

Several issues can create a bite that opens too far:<\/p>\n