OT - Question for DeanNetwork (or anyone else)

February 26, 2008

Dean,

I gather you are quite knowledgeable on these matters so I have a

dental situation I need an answer for and I would really appreciate

any input. Please read my rather long post and I apologize for taking

up so much time in the process.

Just last November I had my amalgam-free gaps (about 11 of them)

crowned and bridged - zirconium was used. Last week I ate a biscotti

and all of a sudden I crunched on a broken off piece of a new crown -

the corner just broke off and I heard and felt a loud crack when I

chomped on it! Is this unusual? Is it because of the biscotti or is it

a case of a badly done job? I was in shock and all I could think of

was the cost of the tooth! I have saved away the broken off piece.

I have also been noticing one of the crowned teeth which was in the

back of the mouth, as well as the last tooth that is part of a 4 tooth

bridge, (both on the same side of the mouth) have been somewhat

sensitive during the restoration and have now become extremely

sensitive even though it lasts as long as the water which is room

temperature touches them (warm water is not a bother). I am worried

that I may end up needing an extraction after having spent big bucks

just a few months ago! Any alternatives? What could be causing this to

happen?

My bite was not properly aligned either, during this dental visit. It

had been fine with the temps but after this work it got botched up,

there was a minute when it seemed to have been aligned and then he

made a little bit more adjustment and it got messed up - he even tried

to 'file' down one or two of my front teeth (normal teeth) to fix it

but I objected. I was so emotionally tired by now that I just broke

down and cried. The dentist did mention I should give it a few months,

maybe things will settle and if they don't they will fix it for free.

( I do have to take a long distance flight though!). Would the fixing

mean both the bridges will have to be entirely replaced? I have two

bridges on one side of the mouth (upper and lower jaw) and on the

other side I have crowns.

I was given the plastic mold to wear during the night (which I did for

the first few days and then stopped - because its uncomfortable, and

because I am not sure how safe the plastic is long term specially for

mercury toxic people - maybe I am paranoid?)

I am sorry to post dental related issues on this group site but I just

trust I will get sincere help here.

Many Thanks.

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