NHS Dentist - Issues with crown

[TyneSoft 10]

Basically I had a crown put in many years ago and over time it seems to have shifted, creating a gap between the upper two teeth.

 

I asked him if it's possible to shift it back again and he basically said no. It seems to be cemented down and wondering if it may be too much work for him.

 

I'm also getting pain now and again under that crown. Would it really be that difficult just to replace it and start afresh?

 

Thanks.

[nowt2pctoday 10]

change your dentist? and pay the going price for cosmetic treatment simple.

[dinofan 10]

I would definitely change dentist or ask to see a different dentist in your dental surgery.

[tzijlstra 11]

A crown can't be put in braces, what you are asking for is probably a lot more complicated than you realise.

[Bob Arctor 11]

Is your crown fitted to what's left of the original tooth or to a pin?

[dinofan 10]

Basically I had a crown put in many years ago and over time it seems to have shifted, creating a gap between the upper two teeth.

 

I asked him if it's possible to shift it back again and he basically said no. It seems to be cemented down and wondering if it may be too much work for him.

 

I'm also getting pain now and again under that crown. Would it really be that difficult just to replace it and start afresh?

 

Thanks.

 

The dentist didn't place the crown on properly. Crowns shouldn't shift like that. You should be able to get a bridge fitted on the nhs instead of paying privately. They're quite expensive if you go private.

 

Either change dentist or complain to your practice in writing.

[GLASGOWOODS 10]

Should've taken out gap insurance.

[dinofan 10]

Tbh, I'd just have it taken out and replaced with a much better crown to have the gap filled. Crowns shouldn't shift peoples teeth and leave gaps in the middle of your teeth.

[I1L2T3 10]

I've just been through something like this. Decay of the remainder of the tooth the crown was fixed to caused the crown to shift.

 

Did the dentist x-ray it?

[TyneSoft 10]

Is your crown fitted to what's left of the original tooth or to a pin?

 

I can't actually remember. It's been that long. And in response to another poster, the dentist did take an X-ray of the crown. I've got an appointment next week and we'll see how that goes.

 

One more thing; how easy would it be to 'un-cement' the crown?

[I1L2T3 10]

I can't actually remember. It's been that long. And in response to another poster, the dentist did take an X-ray of the crown. I've got an appointment next week and we'll see how that goes.

 

One more thing; how easy would it be to 'un-cement' the crown?

 

Easy for a dentist

[ANGELFIRE1 10]

Should've taken out gap insurance.

 

 

Made me laugh, to be honest.

 

Angel.: