Dental Crown Replacement Warning Signs

Your Crown Feels Loose or Moves

A crown should not move when you chew. If you can feel it moving with your tongue or notice a clicking feeling while eating make an appointment with a dentist. The glue that holds the crown in place may have. The crown may no longer fit correctly.

And avoid checking it with your fingers. Pushing a crown repeatedly can make the problem worse.

Pain, Sensitivity or Pressure Under the Crown

Some sensitivity after getting a crown is normal.. New or increasing pain years later is different. Pain when you bite down should be checked, especially if it happens over and again on the same tooth.

Sensitivity to cold or heat that lasts is another sign to watch for. The tooth under the crown could have decay, a damaged nerve or another issue that you can’t see because the crown is covering it.

Cracks, Chips and Visible Wear

Crowns are not unbreakable. Over time the material can. Develop a crack especially if you grind your teeth at night or regularly bite on hard things. A small chip may only affect the look. A deeper crack needs to be checked properly.

• A edge that catches your tongue especially if it wasn’t there before.

• Small cracks or chips should be checked even if the crown still looks mostly okay.

• Noticeable wear on the chewing surface with the crown looking flatter than it used to.

• Food getting stuck near the crown, which can feel annoying at first but should not be ignored.

• An smell or taste near the tooth especially if brushing does not fix it.

Gum Changes Around the Crown

Redness or bleeding around a crowned tooth should not be considered normal. If the gum looks swollen. Keeps bleeding when you brush, plaque may be building up around the crown because the fit or shape is not correct.

If the gum has started to pull away from the crown do not wait for it to get better on its own. Your dentist can check the edge of the crown and the health of the tooth underneath.

When Replacement Becomes the Better Option

Not every sign means the crown needs to be replaced. Sometimes a dentist can fix an issue or adjust the bite. But an old crown that does not fit well has repeated problems or is damaged often needs to be replaced.

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