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My gum below premolar crown gets irritated due to food lodgement. Please help.

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I have a problem with my crown on premolar. Food gets stuffed in here and irritates. What should I do?
Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi

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Dr. Tooba Qazi is an experienced Dental Surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive oral healthcare. She treats conditions affecting the teeth and gums, including tooth repair, extractions, and artificial replacements. Her expertise spans cosmetic dentistry, restorative procedures, and preventive oral care, helping patients achieve healthy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing smiles while promoting long-term dental health and overall well-being.

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Hello,

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One of the following options will help you get rid of this problem.

1. If there is only slight irritation and impaction of food between the crown tooth and the adjacent teeth, I would advise the simple use of dental floss to maintain cleanliness, and your complaint will go away within a week. Make it a habit using once in a day.

2. If irritation is severe and causing gum inflammation (swelling) as well try using dental floss along with Chlorhexidine mouth wash thrice daily for two weeks.

3. Make sure that there is no cavity in the adjacent tooth. It might be possible that food is getting impacted in some cavity.

4. Go to your nearby dentist for a checkup who can assess well through examining clinically if there is any fault in the crown fit and margins. If this is the case, then you might need a new crown with proper margins.

Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi
Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinodhini J.
Published At September 15, 2020
Reviewed At December 22, 2023

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Tooba Qazi is an experienced Dental Surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive oral healthcare. She treats conditions affecting the teeth and gums, including tooth repair, extractions, and artificial replacements. Her expertise spans cosmetic dentistry, restorative procedures, and preventive oral care, helping patients achieve healthy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing smiles while promoting long-term dental health and overall well-being.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vinodhini J. is a Dental Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and oral health issues, including restorative, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on maintaining oral health, alleviating discomfort, and enhancing smiles. Her expertise ensures comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s dental needs and overall wellbeing.

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Education:

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Tooba Qazi is an experienced Dental Surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive oral healthcare. She treats conditions affecting the teeth and gums, including tooth repair, extractions, and artificial replacements. Her expertise spans cosmetic dentistry, restorative procedures, and preventive oral care, helping patients achieve healthy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing smiles while promoting long-term dental health and overall well-being.

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