Two of my teeth are joined together with one crown is it a right idea?
Q. I had 2 caps done that I wasn’t really sure about the way they did it. That is, they joined the two teeth together, rather than making them individual caps. The first go around they were individual caps but alot of food was getting stuck in between and so they join them…I’m not sure I like that idea…two caps joined together, what do you think?
A. It may be possible to increase the size of the crowns (width ways to prevent food packing)- and joining them together may not be the answer. Crowns that are joined together are not as cleansable as conventional crowns- as you can’t floss etc. Consult your dentsit if you ahve any issues regarding treatment that you have recived. Alternatively, you can always ask for a second opinion from another dentist.
It works well if the teeth tend to drift apart causing food packing. However, you must see your dentist every 6 months to check the 2 teeth and to give you advice on their care to avoid gum problems and decay underneath.
May be a good idea if the height of the underlying teeth is poor or the teeth are mobile
Your teeth can be designed that way if your dentist was worried about the gums and bone around the roots of your teeth. I guess if you had a gap between the original ones this iks one way to solve that problem. I am sure if you speak to your dentist he/she will discuss the matter with you.
it is something that should have been discussed with you before it was done as there are advantages and disadvantages . If there is underlying gum disease there is a splinting /strengthening benefit but just as easily if you do not clean them properly you will be more prone to decay.
if there was a profound space between the teeth and you were not willing to accept any space then this may have been the only option. It goes without saying the crowns should not have been done if there was any active gum disease something to discuss with your dentist
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