Is it normal to have a throbbing pain, day and night, under a temp crown? Will I need a root canal all of the sudden?

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I had a crown replaced on one of my top molars. Within a week, my temp came off. They replaced it and it fell off. I went back for the perm, he didnt like how it fit. He sent it back & put on 3rd temp. Week later, third temp fell off, but the perm one was back in. When I went in, he didnt like the color & sent it back. Put on ANOTHER temp, fell off. When perm came in, he didnt like it anymore. Took impressions and he drilled away at my tooth, and now I am on my 5th temp & now it's throbbing.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:There are 4 possibilities:1.  Trauma from multiple dental work2.  Bite is not correct3.  Grinding or clenching on the temporary crown4.  Nerve damage, need root canalBest,Dr. Maddahi

Thomas Nechupadam, BDS, MDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Temporary  crowns are given so that there is no sensitivity on the teeth that awaits permanent crown. But Your doctor may be a perfectionist as he is looking for good aesthetics for you. But inform him about the pain as it we expect only mild sensitivity. If there is pain A root canal therapy is indicated to give less trouble after fixing permanent crown.

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