Tooronga Family Dentistry in Glen Iris

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Why does my new crown hurt when chewing?

Sometimes after a new crown is bonded to the tooth, it might feel sore or painful to bite on.  There could be several reasons for it:

1. The most common reason is that the crown might be high compared to the adjacent teeth, causing excessive pressure when you bite down. The solution for it is to reduce the height of the new crown to match the adjacent teeth.

2. Before the crown was inserted there was rot or decay in the tooth.  In these instances there is a need to cut or remove the crown to reach the bacteria inside the tooth and clean them out or that will lead to a swelling next to the tooth on top of the pain.

3. The tooth the crown is attached to, is cracked or fractured, when chewing the crack or fracture open up and cause pain.

4. Gum Inflammation or Infection around the crown can cause pain or soreness especially when eating or brushing.

5. If the nerve inside the tooth wasn’t removed, it could be inflamed or infected.

6. The crown is loose. A poorly fitted crown can shift slightly when chewing and irritate the underlying tooth or gums.

If you suffer from pain or sensitivity in the tooth where a crown has been fitted, it is not normal. It requires an examination to determine what it the reason for it. please ask Dr. Kaufman or schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Why do the gums bleeding around my veneers?

Sometimes after veneers are bonded to the teeth, the gum around them turns red, swells, gets sore and bleeds easily when brushing or flossing. Gums bleeding around veneers.

There can be several reasons why it is happening:

  1. Poor fit between the new veneers and the teeth it covers. For a great outcome the veneers need to snugly fit the teeth. Any gap will allow food and bacteria deposit in hard to reach places leading to gum inflammation and decay in the tooth.
  2. Violation of the biologic width , if the veneer is pushed into the gum tissue, the will develop a gum inflammation.
  3. The veneers are held to the teeth with a glue. If glue residues were  left behind during the veneer placement, they can irritate the gum tissue and cause gum recession.
  4. If before the veneers were placed, there was an underlying gum disease that was not treated, this could lead to bleeding and discomfort.
  5. Brushing or Flossing around the veneer with a hard tooth brush, abrasive tooth paste or much force can cause mechanical trauma to the gum.

If you suffer from bleeding gums around veneers, it is not normal and it requires an examination to determine what is the reason for it and treatment to stop it. Left untreated the condition can lead to bone loss and decay in the teeth or loss of the veneers. If you would like to protect your veneers and gum condition, please ask Dr. Kaufman or schedule an appointment for a consultation.