What is Causing the Unbelievable Throbbing INTERMITTEN Pain in my Teeth?

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I had a tooth crowned in Nov 2012. After the permanent crown was placed, i had sensitivity and a little pain in my cheek directly over the gum of the tooth crowned. That passed. For the past 3 days had an INTERMITTENT, incredible pain on the same side as the crowned tooth. The pain begins at crown, then grows to throbs, then to overtaking of a section of my face even slightly into my jaw. The pain is intense and last a few minutes.

Kevin Coughlin, DMD · Answer

In most cases this type of pain means the tooth will need root canal unsually it takes between 1-4 visits and the treatment can be done through the crown or remove the crown do the root canal and then remake the crown and reinsert. When the nerve dies in a tooth gases are created and pus with no where to escape and that is why it hurts so much. Usually cost of $900.00-$1800.00  Good Luck

	 

	Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD    CEO Baystate Dental PC

Jessica Wyatt, DDS · Answer

The symptoms your describing sound like an irreversible nerve irritation that may require root canal treatment. Luckily, as long as the crown has no other issues, often times an endodontist (root canal specialist) can perform a root canal through your existing crown. This way, you do not have to have a new crown made, but just will need to get the crown patched up once the root canal is completed. Ultimately, you will want to have an endodontist evaluate the tooth to see if this is the case, or if the tooth will get better on its own. Hope this helps!

Thomas Dey, BDS, MSc · Answer

Thank you for your question. First to explain, the first early pain yo had was likely more related to the crown treatment, particularly if the edges of the crown were below the gum line. This more recent pain is likely to be more serious, especially as it is more sudden. You should make an appointment with an Endodontist to get to the bottom of things and find a solution as quickly as possible.Good luck and kind regards Thomas Dey, BDS, MSc

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:The pain can be due to bite issue, clenching or grinding, and or cracked root.  However, with out X-rays and clinical exam it is difficult to give you accurate advice.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Michelle, thank you for your great question. I have to agree with previous dentist opinions that this tooth have the nerve, which is inflamed. There 2 possibilities for the outcome. Either inflammation will subside or problem might be irreversible. First thing I would recommend is to check your bite by a dentist to make sure there are no premature contacts with opposing teeth in ANY directions, when you move your jaw. In case there are some, adjust it, and discomfort should go away. Otherwise root canal therapy should be done.

What is Causing the Unbelievable Throbbing INTERMITTEN Pain in my Teeth?

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