I have pain on a crowned tooth on the release of my chewing. Can this be fixed and did my dentist compromise my crown?

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My dentist told me that my crown was leaking, so I got a new CEREC one. I now have pain when I release my chew on that side despite having it adjusted. I don't notice any particular cold/heat sensitivity and X-rays showed no infection. During the adjustment, the dentist smoothed the lingual side of the crown for me but seems to have made a mistake because they then did what seems like a filling or seal on the crown. Can my pain be fixed by further adjustments? Did my dentist compromise my crown?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

I would recommend contacting your dentist again and having them take another look.  I doubt they damaged your tooth and you should allow them to do another assessment.  It could be as simple as another bite adjustment or potentially a root canal if it is determined the nerve is inflamed.  Sometimes this can't be avoided and can happen especially when the tooth has had an old crown with recurrent decay.  Good luck.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

It is hard to say whether your crown was compromised, considering I was not in the room when you received treatment and I have no idea what was done.  Most of the time, it is possible to achieve very good results with additional adjustments.  I would encourage you to keep in contact with your dentist, so that you reach a point that the pain is resolved.  The worse thing you can do is suffer silently, and not let your dental office know what is going on.  Do not get upset with them because it the overwhelming majority of cases, your dentist wants you to be happy.  Good luck and I hope this helps.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

I have pain on a crowned tooth on the release of my chewing. Can this be fixed and did my dentist compromise my crown?

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