Did crown damage bite?

[Michael Thomas]

Hi,

I had a crown placed on a molar (bottom left). After three months of headaches my night guard cracked. The dentist said the crown was too high and filed it down. The headaches have stopped but my (once even) bite now feels much heavier on the right side.

Is it possible a crown being too high for three months could change, damaged my bite?

Would having the crown redone fix the problem or would it require braces, etc.?

Thank you.

 

[Dr M]

Good day

I don't think it is necessary for a new crown and/or braces. The dentist most likely took the crown out of your bite, which now makes it feel like you are biting more on the right, than the left. This was done due to you having 3 months of constant pain. I would suggest getting a new bite plate made for now. Chances are you will get use to this new " normal".