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My front teeth have had porcelain crowns<\/a> for many years. The left one has had a small imperfection on it all this time, but is was not visible to the eye. However, I am now beginning to see it and am able to feel it. I worry that the crown will soon break and I will lose it. If replacing the crown is necessary, I\u2019ll go that route, but want to be sure this is not something for which I should see an emergency dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you,
Eric

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Dear Eric,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this is not an emergency, it would be a good idea to find an experienced cosmetic dentist<\/a> and have the crown replaced. If not, you are correct, you will chance it completely breaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You mentioned that, while your crown has always had a slight imperfection, you were unable to see it or feel it. This is called a craze line. Teeth and porcelain have these and they are typically no reason for concern. However, you mentioned that you are now able to see the defect, as well as feel it. This indicates there has been movement which has resulted in the now visible difference in the surface of the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once a cosmetic dentist has the opportunity to assess the crowns, he or she may suggest replacing all of them, due to their age, or just the one. If just the one crown is replaced, the color-matching skill of the dentist will need to be excellent, in order to ensure the new crown matches the original ones. Do be cautious if you are told that the only way to ensure a perfect color match is to replace all of the crowns. That is a clear sign that the dentist does not have the skill-set to match the new crown to the original one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post is sponsored by Phoenix emergency dentist<\/a>, Dr. Hillary Peck.
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