{"id":150,"date":"2020-03-17T20:10:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T20:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/?p=150"},"modified":"2020-04-03T21:30:43","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T21:30:43","slug":"what-it-means-when-you-see-a-gap-between-your-crown-and-your-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/17\/what-it-means-when-you-see-a-gap-between-your-crown-and-your-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"What It Means When You See a Gap Between Your Crown and Your Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_269501498__1584991152_98497.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-151\" width=\"302\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_269501498__1584991152_98497.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_269501498__1584991152_98497-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_269501498__1584991152_98497-768x587.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A properly fitted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/crown-and-bridge.html\">crown<\/a>\nshould completely hide your tooth, leaving no space between it and the gums.\nHowever, sometimes a gap can form beneath the crown, and this can lead to irritating\nand embarrassing situations where food becomes trapped in these areas and needs\nto be removed with your toothbrush. What causes these spaces to form? And what\ndo you need to do about them? Read on to learn more about this unusual issue\nyou might have with your dental crowns in Boonsville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Gaps Form Underneath Dental Crowns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally speaking, if there\u2019s space between your crown and\nyour jaw, it\u2019s a sign that the gums have started to recede. This means that the\ngum tissue around the tooth has worn away or is starting to pull back, forming\npockets. The main cause of recession is gum disease \u2013 in other words, a\nbacterial infection that destroys the gum tissue. You may develop gum disease\nif you fail to brush and floss your teeth correctly, allowing harmful bacteria\nand food particles to accumulate and form plaque. If plaque isn\u2019t removed in\ntime, your oral health will suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should be noted that sometimes gum recession can be a\nside effect of hormonal changes in women, or it might be a result of aggressive\nbrushing. You won\u2019t know for sure until you\u2019ve been examined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Be Concerned About Gaps Underneath Your Dental Crowns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever you notice signs that your gums have started to\nrecede, you should call your dentist in Boonsville immediately to figure out\nwhy. If it is a result of gum disease, you might be at risk for tooth loss as\nwell as other health problems as time passes. You should especially be\nconcerned if the pockets are deep enough to regularly trap food, as these spaces\ntend to be especially vulnerable to further bacterial infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So What Can You Do About the Gaps Underneath Your Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously, any gum disease causing your gums to recede will\nneed to be addressed through scaling, root planing, and other periodontal services;\nother health issues will need to be identified and treated as well. As for the\ndamage that has already been done, your dentist will most likely need to create\na new crown in order to cover the entire tooth. Afterwards, you can make\nimprovements to your oral hygiene routine in order to avoid such problems in\nthe future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gap underneath your crown can be distracting and\ninconvenient; it\u2019s best not to live with the problem for too long if you can\nhelp. Call your dentist today if you have any reason to think you might need a\nnew restoration to protect your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Joseph Kelly is proud to have purchased Great Impression\nDental from Dr. Dooley and has so far loved the opportunity to help families in\nBoonville smile. &nbsp;The crowns he offers are\nbeautifully designed and precisely fitted to match each individual\u2019s grin. To\nschedule an appointment to have your crown examined, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\ncall (660) 882-7522.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A properly fitted crown should completely hide your tooth, leaving no space between it and the gums. 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