I had large filling done over 3 weeks ago. Tooth is still sensative to chew and flossing is painful (gums ok). Dentist checked bite - it's fine. X-rays did not show problem. He scraped off excess filling which reduced flossing pain. under gums and removed some excess filling. But I still can't chew and now I feel some pain even when i am not using that tooth. Crown? Root canal? New dentist?
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It is not uncommon but the tooth can fracture after having a post and crown. The reason it usually can't be repaired is because fracture usually is below the gums and then not enough tooth left to support new crown. You need a certain amount of tooth structure above the gums and usually the...
I do see a little of what you are describing. However, the teeth do look great and look natural. Also, it can be a lot of trauma on the teeth to have them taken off. I suggest you leave them as is, since you do look good.
If you had pain prior to the preparation it is not uncommon to have pain after especially for the first few days. If it does not subside there may be other factors involved including but not limited to a fracture or crack, an exposure of the nerve, over prepping...If it has been more then...