Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay
Dentistry
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Hi doctor,
Recently, I placed a dental crown on my first upper premolar tooth. Now, food gets stuck between it. My second premolar tooth also has a crown. When I use floss between them, I hear a click sound. What is the solution?
Hi,
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You have food lodgement. Your crown has not been made properly. Kindly send an image of the area where the food gets accumulated and I will also inspect the crown. Kindly send the image. Flossing is a good habit. But new crown should not have this issue. You can use Betadine mouthwash (Povidone-iodine). Gargle your mouth with lukewarm water two to three times a day. Avoid eating sticky or sweet foods. You need to replace the crown to eliminate the gap. Kindly send more details regarding clicking sound. Clicking sound between crown indicates loose crown. Kindly send the image and mark the area to get exact details of the situation.
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