Sensitivity towards heat/sweet after root canal and permanent crown (Photo)

Question

Sharp pain and sensitivity towards Hot/Sweet but not cold after a root canal and permanent crown in tooth#30. no pain w/the temp crown because of the sedative material I guess. Dental CT scan shows no infection, things seems pretty good in the picture. the endodontist thinks there might be a fracture somewhere which can't be seen on the picture. I was told to either live with the pain or take the tooth out. I need your opinion because I hate to lose my tooth for an unknown reason. Thank you Siba

Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

Sorry to hear that.
If you had a root canal and you are sensitive in the same area to heat and sweet, it is not that tooth, most probably it is another tooth! If proper root canal is done and you have had a crown, there should be no temperature sensitivity! Also a cracked tooth can cause pain upon chewing!
Take proper xrays , and full mouth evaluation, and see an expert dentist to help you!

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:I would have the dentist check the bite in different jaw movements and check for clenching and grinding habits as well first.  Then wait 2-4 weeks to reevaluate.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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