Got a temp crown on two teeth last week, and later in the day my dentist went on vacation until next week. I have been dealing with pain that worsens at night, trouble chewing, and swollen, red, sometimes bleeding gums. The initial decay was below the gumline so I understand a bit of irritation, but my gums weren't this red before. I also had a strip of dead tissue along the top of my gums come off and noticed some cement embedded. Could I be having a reaction to the cement? Or is it infected?
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Gum irritation with temp crown #DrSoftTouch
You should not be experiencing bleeding around your permanent crown. There could be multiple reasons for the bleeding such as left over cement causing irritation, a open margin, an ill fitting crown, or lack of good oral hygiene. Also, headaches should not be expected after a root canal. Thi...
When you have a root canal the permanent filling and coronal seal is as important as the Rootcanal itself. Research shows if the rootcanaled tooth is exposed to the oral environment, for more than 30 days the Rootcanal system is reinfected and the tooth will need to be retetreated prior to...
It's possible that you are hitting on that tooth too hard. This usually requires a simple adjustment of the crown or the tooth below it. I would recommend seeing your dentist as soon as possible to have your bite checked. I hope this helps. Click "save" under my name, if you'd like to ask me mo...
