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Michi
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partyof6
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Re: Dental Issue - What would you do? PIC INCLUDED
ok I dk if i am right but i wanted to answer n not leave u hanging. u have a pic n its not like its yesterday this happened so i assume a nail should not be hanging out or post-whatever they call it.
I would look n see if there r complaints on this dentist, call n complain, i dk if u feel comfortable going back, i probably would not.
i would go immed somewhere else-i love my dentist in woodmere if u want the #-actually his name is julio novello he is awesome n not money hungry., i got my root canal in one day done, he does not milk it.
i would dispute the charges with amex n not pay a dime,
sorry for the pain u r in...:(
by the way-i never had this happen with the one crown i needed. my husband had a few n two fell out-the temp n he was not in pain either
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| Posted 3/28/11 10:19 PM |
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Michi
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Re: Dental Issue - What would you do? PIC INCLUDED
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| Posted 3/28/11 10:23 PM |
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imsoready
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Re: Dental Issue - What would you do? PIC INCLUDED
I just want to say that it's normal for temp crowns to come out after a few hours but for you to have pain after a root canal it is not normal.
You can experience pain for maybe a day or 2 but its more of being sore not tooth pain...if she did the root canal the right way then the nerve is out and there should be no pain.
$1200 is a lot with insurance in my opinion I think if you don't feel comfortable going back then don't and try to get your money back.
Is that the crown in the pic? sorry I cant tell
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| Posted 3/28/11 10:46 PM |
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imsoready
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Re: Dental Issue - What would you do? PIC INCLUDED
Also I wanted to add if there is an opening between the gum and your tooth then it has to be redone ASAP
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| Posted 3/28/11 10:48 PM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Dental Issue - What would you do? PIC INCLUDED
The picture is not that clear, but I have been in the dental field for over 20 years so I'm going to try to tell you what I see.
The metal dot you see is not a post or a pin, it is either the "button", a metal handle that is fabricated on the crown and then smoothed off by the dentist or the dentist needed to adjust the crown to the point that the metal understructure is showing-not ideal, but it would not cause discomfort. So either way, that's not what is causing the problem.
If the tooth is sensitive to hot or cold something is seriously wrong. If its sore when you chew the bite is probably off. If you are getting food stuck between the teeth or around the crown, the contours are wrong & the crown might need to be replaced.
Root canal teeth should have no pain or sensation at all since the nerve has been removed, however teeth are in a ligament which can become inflamed & give symptoms of tooth pain.
Either way, its always best to give the doctor that did it an opportunity to make it right before you go elsewhere. Most doctors are not that willing to take on a former doctors mistakes or problems. I hope that helps.
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MrsBurtch525
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Re: Dental Issue - What would you do? PIC INCLUDED
Posted by KellyFG
The picture is not that clear, but I have been in the dental field for over 20 years so I'm going to try to tell you what I see.
The metal dot you see is not a post or a pin, it is either the "button", a metal handle that is fabricated on the crown and then smoothed off by the dentist or the dentist needed to adjust the crown to the point that the metal understructure is showing-not ideal, but it would not cause discomfort. So either way, that's not what is causing the problem.
If the tooth is sensitive to hot or cold something is seriously wrong. If its sore when you chew the bite is probably off. If you are getting food stuck between the teeth or around the crown, the contours are wrong & the crown might need to be replaced.
Root canal teeth should have no pain or sensation at all since the nerve has been removed, however teeth are in a ligament which can become inflamed & give symptoms of tooth pain.
Either way, its always best to give the doctor that did it an opportunity to make it right before you go elsewhere. Most doctors are not that willing to take on a former doctors mistakes or problems. I hope that helps.
This was exactly what i was going to say, especially with the "silver post showing", I have 12 crowns and 3 of them has this as well (molars) and can happen from either the dentist adjusting the crown to fit your bite or grinding your teeth too.
I have root canals too and 2 of them, both my upper premolars STILL had sensitivity for years even after they were root canaled and crowned, i ended up having them removed after I had DD because they both ended up with spontaneous root fractures. (Another joy of pregnancy)
I was a dental assiatnt for years, contact the dentist and at least tell them you are not happy with the work so many they can work with you and maybe diagnose what is going on.
I hope you feel better, def call the dentist and speak with them about it. See if they can do something.
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| Posted 3/29/11 8:22 AM |
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Michi
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Message edited 3/29/2011 3:34:01 PM.
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Re: Dental Issue - What would you do? PIC INCLUDED
Posted by KellyFG
Either way, its always best to give the doctor that did it an opportunity to make it right before you go elsewhere. Most doctors are not that willing to take on a former doctors mistakes or problems. I hope that helps.
ITA a lot of doctors don't like fixing other doctors problems
I would totally go back to her especially if the tooth is bothering you. When you get a crown you should have no pain and the tooth should feel like it's your own when it's done the right way. It should definitely not be cutting your mouth
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| Posted 3/29/11 9:21 AM |
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Re: Dental Issue - What would you do? PIC INCLUDED
Posted by Michi
Just to clarify, in the picture that is the PERMaNANT CROWN..
I was not supposed to go back at all, so this metal stick poking out is supposed to be there??
It is literally cutting up my tongue, and the side of my mouth is bleeding.
Doesnt make sense to me at all
Yes, permanent crowns are generally porcelain fused to metal, like you have in the picture. If it is sharp/cutting you, that should not be. The entire crown should be perfectly smooth. I agree with you, the doctor should have realized something sharp was there and smoothed it off.
Without seeing your xray I can only assume you had a post & core done after the root canal. The post is a screw like piece that goes into one of the roots of the tooth as an anchor for core material and a foundation for the crown. You still have roots of your natural tooth under the gum, we don't secure crowns to the gum tissue.
A big misconception is that a root canal tooth no longer has roots-that is not true. A root canalled tooth no longer has a nerve or blood supply.
I found a picture that might make it more clear.
So I still think you need to go back, totally inconvenient I know but still your best bet for getting it resolved.
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Re: Dental Issue - What would you do? PIC INCLUDED
Posted by KellyFG
Posted by Michi
Just to clarify, in the picture that is the PERMaNANT CROWN..
I was not supposed to go back at all, so this metal stick poking out is supposed to be there??
It is literally cutting up my tongue, and the side of my mouth is bleeding.
Doesnt make sense to me at all
Yes, permanent crowns are generally porcelain fused to metal, like you have in the picture. If it is sharp/cutting you, that should not be. The entire crown should be perfectly smooth. I agree with you, the doctor should have realized something sharp was there and smoothed it off.
Without seeing your xray I can only assume you had a post & core done after the root canal. The post is a screw like piece that goes into one of the roots of the tooth as an anchor for core material and a foundation for the crown. You still have roots of your natural tooth under the gum, we don't secure crowns to the gum tissue.
A big misconception is that a root canal tooth no longer has roots-that is not true. A root canalled tooth no longer has a nerve or blood supply.
I found a picture that might make it more clear.
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So I still think you need to go back, totally inconvenient I know but still your best bet for getting it resolved.
Great explanation Kelly. Also, that small dot of metal you see on the occlusal surface of the crown is probably where the dentist adjusted the occlusion of the crown. If the bite is too high the dentist will adjust the height of the crown, often "shaving" off some of the porcelain and showing the metal that is underneath the porcelain. The metal near the gum is the collar of the crown. Sometimes it shows, sometimes it doesn't. Also, sometimes labs leave a "button" on the side of the crown. I never request it myself but I have seen it done.
I would suggest you go back and get a thorough explanation of what is actually going on instead of guessing at what is there and assuming the dentist did **** work.
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