one tooth crowned as the tooth was broken, temp crown procedure completed. Exp'd pain upon biting, on liquid diet for a wk & it remains pain upon bitting. Went back to the dentist and corrected crown and everything okay. A week later for permanent crown and it didn't fit. He re-trimmed the teeth. put on new temp crown and now 5 days later, temp crown very sensitive and still can't bite as it causes pain. Should I be concerned I might need a root canal? How long shuld I wait till pain subside?
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If the crown is loose then you can use the temporary material from a drug store, if you can not get to a dentist. It does sound like you may need a root canal on this tooth. However I have seen teeth get really sore from temporaries if the temporary does not fit the tooth well and there is...
No it is not normal to have tooth grinding after the insertion of a crown or filling many times this is an indication the restoration may need an adjustment, or your TMJ may be not functioning in its proper position.
Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD CEO Baystate Dental PC.
There is multiple choice of cements currently on the market. And the major factor choosing the cement is the core material used for the crown or veneer. It also depends upon personal preferences, experience and clinical skills of the dentist. So, you should address your concerns prior to...