Bad Temporary Crown? Should I be concerned I might need a root canal? How long shuld I wait till pain subside?

pain level zero to ten usually anything greater than 6 and a pain that last more than 30 minutes I suggest you consider a root canal, usually teeth that need crown have large filling so the nerve is usually not healthy to begin with good luck

 

Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD   CEO Baystate Dental PC

First, go back to your dentist and explain that you cannot bite on the temp without experiencing pain. It might just be a little high, and needs to be trimmed. OR, it might need Root Canal. This decision should be made well before inserting the permanent crown.

Hi.  I would return to have the dentist check the fit of the temporary.  The temp could have an open margin or be hitting high or first when you bite down.  These are the first things to be checked when a temp is sensitive.

It is possible that you may need a root canal however.  Cracked or broken teeth are the number one reason why people get root canals today.  Typically if 6  weeks have gone by and you still cannot chew on it then I would say it might be time to consider root canal therapy.  Have your dentist take an x-ray to compare to the previous x-ray.  There may be radiographic changes that would dictate root canal therapy is necessary.  Good luck.