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A member asked:
Crown left a big space between my molars and huge chunks of food get stuck in there which can only be removed with flossing. is there a fix for this?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Best thing to do is go back to the dentist thatmade the crown and have him remake it.
Answered 1/9/2013
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See your dentist: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor. In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.
Answered 12/9/2013
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