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Crown
Added: February 11, 2009 - 10:09 PM
By: jennilee201@hotmail.com, Las Vegas, NV		 Need Dentist / Specialist: Yes  
Provide Cost Estimate: Yes  
X-rays Available: Yes  
Case Summary
Exam & Consultation Crown TMJ / Bite Problems
Teeth: 2 
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 2/10/09
Last Cleaning: 12/09
Case Description
I had a crown placed I believe incorrectly, causing my bite and jaw alignment to be misaligned slightly. It was placed unsupervised by a dental assitant. I have had a sore/ache in my jaw hinge and headaches since the crown was placed. I used to wear a night guard, and now it won't fit around the side of my mouth where the crown is. I have tried twice to get my current dentist to listen to me, but he refused to do anything to correct the crown. Last time he was rather unprofessional towards me. I had braces as a child and my bite is important to me. I can feel my teeth shifting as the crown is trying to adjust. I'd just like a new dentist or orthodontist, and correction of the problem, as the soreness and headaches are unbearable. Thank You.




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Reply: Crown
added: February 11, 2009 - 10:27 PM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
You are smart to seek out a different dentist. Occlusal discrepancies should be adjusted immediately to prevent long term damage to the tooth and trauma to your jaw joints. Even the smallest problem with the way you bite on a crown can be a huge nuisance. I will be glad to help you. You may call my office at 702-372-4039 or register for an appointment online at www.moderndentallv.com
 
Reply: Crown
added: February 11, 2009 - 10:30 PM
Cost Estimate: $0-$360
Jennilee,

Your problem is very common and usually easily treated. Your existing nightguard would probably be easily fitted around the new crown or a new guard could be made. I usually make one called an NTI and I think it is the best for relieving the symptoms you describe. I''''ll take a look at you free of charge if you''''d like. The crown needs to be adjusted until it feels like it is not even there. Othodontics is not the answer and most people would benefit from a bite adjustment even after braces.

 
Reply: Crown
added: February 12, 2009 - 10:08 AM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
You should try again to have the dentist look at the crown to make sure that it was seated correctly. Make sure they take a bitewing x-ray of the tooth to show the fit. Ask for a copy of the x-ray. With this type of persistance they will make sure that the crowns placed in your mouth are properly fitted by the dentist only. If you can''''t get satisfaction try finding a dentist with his name on the building that actually sees the patients at that location. There are many fine dentists in town that do quality work in Las Vegas. If something seems amiss with your treatment at the office (assistants doing final cementations) there probably is a problem.
   

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