Dr. Hall
Is it common for a dentist to leave cement in a mouth that had a crown? My gums were hurting from the temporary crown. After the permanent crown was put on he said in a few weeks my gums would heal. They didn’t. I finally took tweezers and anything else I could find and pulled out a piece of cement under my gums. NOW my gums are healing. I felt instant relief after extacting this piece of cement. A 7 week ordeal.
– Mona from Texas
Mona,
This is a “no-no”, for a dentist to leave cement around a crown, and it will cause gum inflammation until it is removed.
I wouldn’t assume that you got all the cement but would make an appointment with the dentist, explain what happened, and say you want it checked carefully for any residual cement. If cement is left in there long-term, it can contribute to irreversible gum disease.
– Dr. Hall
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About David A. Hall
Dr. David A. Hall was one of the first 40 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He practiced cosmetic dentistry in Iowa, and in 1990 earned his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is now president of Infinity Dental Web, a company in Mesa, Arizona that does advanced internet marketing for dentists.
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