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If the crown is a temporary crown it is not unusual to have some sensitivity or discomfort while in place. This can usually be handled with over the counter medications but can be bad enough a more power painkiller is needed. If the crown is the permanent crown and you are having discomfort several days after it was cemented there may be an issue with the bite (occlusion) of the crown or an issue with the nerve. If the bite is high, simple adjustment will take care of the issue. If the nerve is infected/inflammed there could need for root canal treatment to solve your problem.I would contact your dentist for evaluation and let them discuss the situation with you.
Typically something as strong as vicoden is not necessary after a crown, Usually 2 Advil will be enough. How is your pain threshold.If the pain is so great that vicoden is needed there may be another issue going on with the tooth.
I would contact your dentist's office and see if there is another dentist covering while your dentist is away. If no one is covering the office ask if there is another local dentist that they work with that can help. If you leave the post/crown in its current state it is easier for...
See a cosmetic dentist which is an expert in porcelain crowns.Basically depending on the location of the chip, you can repair it via dental bonding. The protocol for repairing chipped porcelain is very technique sensitive, and needs to be done with a dentist, or preferably cosmetic dentist that...
As a cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles for over 25 years, I recommend you to have orthodontics, possibly invisalign to start, You may be ok to remove it within 6 months, ( need to see your dental records ) after you will be needing to see a Periodontist, gum specialist for contouring of your gums...
