Unexplainable pain & burning tears after RCT & crown placement. What can I do?

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6 years ago had root canal & crown on tooth #19. Not sure of crown material. Ever since, I've had an off & on throbbing tooth pain & burning sensation on my tongue in the area. I'll be good for a few weeks then it comes back for a few days. The tooth pain & burning tongue go hand in hand, never one without the other. Goes away at night. No response to pain relievers. Multiple dentists say looks ok. Affecting my quality of life. Considering crown replacement.

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

Some people have reported odd issues like this after root canal treatment. There are holistic dentists that think root canals aren't good for your body. It may be that you are one of the few people who have a reaction to the root canaled tooth. If everything looks like, there's no sign of infection or any other issues, you may consider having the tooth removed completely. Many patients have reported alleviation of similar symptoms by having the root canaled tooth removed. I'm not a holistic dentist and can only tell you of what I've read about these situations, but it might be something to look into.

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