{"id":452,"date":"2016-05-31T15:17:11","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T22:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=452"},"modified":"2016-05-31T15:17:11","modified_gmt":"2016-05-31T22:17:11","slug":"need-see-emergency-dentist-defective-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/need-see-emergency-dentist-defective-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need To See An Emergency Dentist For A Defective Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I was just starting out my career, I had porcelain crowns done across all my front teeth. They look great overall, and I\u2019m actually still very happy with the aesthetics. One of them has always had a rough spot or a divot, though. I can feel it with my tongue, but I have never been able to see anything wrong with it. I did mention it to the dentist who did the crowns and she smoothed it out some, but I\u2019ve still noticed over the years. It was close, but not quite perfect. Lately, it has been feeling different- much more rough, \u00a0and I can actually see a dark mark. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s just attracting stains or what, but I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve changed my habits and I get regular cleanings. I\u2019m a little concerned that that it is failing and that I\u2019m going to be out on a business trip and the whole thing will crumble. Is this urgent enough to warrant a trip to the emergency dentist? Should I have the crown redone now or am I worrying about nothing?<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Hank<\/p>\n

Dear Hank,<\/p>\n

This may not necessitate a trip to the emergency dentist<\/a> and it isn\u2019t exactly \u201curgent,\u201d in that you need to get in as soon as possible, but it is something you should get checked out in the near future. It\u2019s common for crowns (and natural teeth) to have some defects, but it sounds like yours is changing, and that could mean it\u2019s actually cracked now, not just a defect. In this case, it would also pick up stains more readily and there\u2019s a chance it will break sometime soon. It\u2019s impossible to guess when it will happen, though.<\/p>\n

Rather than letting it turn into a trip to the emergency dentist, especially if you\u2019re an avid traveler, you should find a dentist who is skilled at cosmetic work and have him examine it. Due to the age of the crowns, it might be time to start thinking about replacing them all. Don\u2019t be surprised if the dentist mentions this.<\/p>\n

However, the only reason to update the others is age or wear and tear. If the dentist suggests switching them all out so he can make them all match, that\u2019s a sign that you\u2019re not working with a skilled cosmetic dentist. You should be able to have just that one replaced and have it blend naturally, without having the others redone, too. Best of luck to you.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Kevin Peck<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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