Two weeks ago, I had a 3/4 crown put on a back tooth that I had cracked due to night grinding (i have a night guard, but don't always wear it). My dentist is a top cosmetic dentist, and I chose him as my new dentist two years ago. After the crown was done, I looked at it and noticed a line between where the crown meets the 1/4 natural tooth- the coloring seemed off, it didn't feel smooth, and I was worried about food catching in this space.


I asked the assistant if I could speak with the dentist about this. The assistant returned to "relay" the message that they could do a full crown instead, if that would make me happy (the tone was a bit sarcastic). She said the crown was fine and was smooth as glass. I quietly expressed my disappointment to the assistant, especially given the high cost of the work done. I didn't understand why the dentist would not come in and address my concern with the tooth.


I went to the receptionist to pay my copay. A minute later, the assistant came out and told me the dentist felt it would be better if I found a new dentist. I was dumbfounded! I could barely speak. I said I didn't understand, and the assistant said i'd be happier elsewhere. I went home and cried. I feel devastated. How could someone be so mean? The obvious solution is to find a new dentist. However, it is two weeks later and it still hurts to chew on the new crown...Something is wrong. I have to go back to this dentist to get a bite adjustment or an evaluation of what is wrong with this crown. Can he refuse to see me? If so, am I entitled to a refund since I will have to pay a new dentist for the bite adjustment/rework that would've been free with my existing dentist? I don't know what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.