{"id":1697,"date":"2025-10-23T11:18:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1697"},"modified":"2025-11-14T21:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T02:15:06","slug":"dental-crowns-protruding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/dental-crowns-protruding\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My New Dental Crowns Protruding?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I got new crowns for my upper center front teeth in September. They look different from my surrounding teeth because they are angled, thick, and protrude more than my natural teeth. What\u2019s causing the problem? I want to know before I ask my dentist to correct it or find another dentist to do it. \u2013 Thanks. Lexi<\/p>\n<p>Lexi,<\/p>\n<p>Crowns on your center front teeth should not stick out beyond the neighboring teeth. When a dentist places veneers or crowns on all your front teeth, a uniform forward contour is a reasonable expectation. However, when only two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/porcelain-crowns\/\">teeth are crowned<\/a>, they must match the others in position and projection.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes New Dental Crowns to Protrude?<\/h2>\n<p>When new dental crowns protrude, the usual cause is insufficient reduction of the tooth surfaces. The lab builds crowns exactly as the dentist prescribes. If they don\u2019t align correctly, the dentist\u2014not the lab\u2014is responsible for recognizing and fixing the problem. Because porcelain needs a set thickness, minimal preparation can make the crowns appear bulky or pushed forward.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can a Dentist Do About Crowns That Stick Out?<\/h2>\n<p>The correction depends on whether your crowns have been permanently placed.<br \/>\nIf they haven\u2019t been cemented, your dentist can easily:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Return them to the lab for reshaping, or<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the tooth structure further, make a new impression, and order replacements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the crowns are cemented to your teeth, the dentist must remove and remake them.<\/p>\n<p>Accurate alignment of the front teeth allows the lips to meet naturally, supports clear speech, and ensures a comfortable bite. Experienced cosmetic dentists plan every detail to achieve that balance. You can get a second opinion if needed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/\">Lowell, Massachusetts, accredited cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek sponsors this post. Read how Dr. Szarek strives to give his patients the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/best-dentist\/\">best dental care in Lowell<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1667\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dental-crowns-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Dental crowns before and after photos by Lowell, MA, dentist Dr. Michael Szarek\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dental-crowns-closeup.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dental-crowns-closeup-300x125.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dental crowns by Lowell, MA, accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Szarek<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I got new crowns for my upper center front teeth in September. They look different from my surrounding teeth because they are angled, thick, and protrude more than my natural teeth. What\u2019s causing the problem? 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