Published on:2018-8-4
There is occurrence of red and swollen gums years after wearing a dental crown. It seems that the gums have got inflammation. Is there anything to do with the crown? Does it mean that the crown should be replaced?
According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, the underlying cause can hardly be confirmed before a thorough exam is carried out. The symptoms can result from the crown problem or other dental issues. Here comes some potential causes and corresponding measures.
First of all, red and swollen gums can be caused by gingivitis or periodontitis, meaning that the crown is not the culprit. In such cases, it’s a professional cleaning that should be sought to get rid of dental plaque and calculus, so as to improve gum condition. Generally speaking, the condition is set to get better after the cleaning procedure.
If your previous crown is made of metallic material, it may subject to color change and irritate gum tissues after using for a long period of time. Under such circumstance, it’s suggested to replace the crown with an all-ceramic one which also perform much better in aesthetics.
In addition, it may be a result of an unfitted crown. There will be a gap between the crown and abutment tooth given that they don’t perfectly fit with each other, making it easier to accumulate food debris. Worse, it may also do harm to the abutment tooth over time. Take an exam in time to find out whether a new crown is needed or not. If yes, replace it.
When there is something wrong with your old dental crown made a few years ago, you’d better visit your dentist as soon as possible. In fact, returning to your dentist every year after seeking the crown is recommended, which aims at monitoring your crown condition more effectively.
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