Novacaine for crown placement. Is this pain normal?

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I had a permanent crown placement done last week (with no root canal) and have never experienced so much pain at a dentist visit in my entire life! No numbing agent was used and I felt like my nerve endings were on fire! The dentist laughed it off and made me feel ridiculous for yelling in pain. Is this normal practice? Also my gum is now extremely sensitive to hot and cold.

Edwin R. Schertzer, DDS · Answer

I am sorry to hear that you had such an uncomfortable experience having your crown inserted.  There are times when I find it necessary to numb a tooth in order to insert/cement a crown for the patient's comfort.  The underlying area of the tooth is called "dentin" and this area of the tooth is more sensitive.

Robert L. Knudson, DDS · Answer

The web site says I have to answer with a minimum number of characters.  Get a new dentist.  Get a new dentist. Get a new dentist.

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Novacaine for crown placement. Is this pain normal?

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