Pain on adjacent teeth after permanent crown placed.

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I recently had a permanent crown placed on my second back upper molar. It was a little sensitive to cold but that seems to have subsided. I am now having a throbbing paid from the bottom tooth that is now sensitive to cold as well. Could this be because my bite is off ? Or the crown is to high and may have damaged the other tooth??

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello there,Your symptoms suggest that there may be an issue with your bite and an adjustment may be necessary. This is not uncommon and would only take 10-15 minutes in the dental chair.  Contact your dentist about this, and be sure to tell him/her about any discomfort that you may be experiencing. If you are still experiencing the same symptoms after having your bite adjusted, root canal treatment may be necessary. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Yocasta Caba, DDS · Answer

If you need a crown, you may also need endodontic or root canal treatment on the tooth. Not everyone who needs a crown will also need a root canal. Root canal treatment is required if the cavity is deep and reaches the pulp of the tooth, where the nerve of the tooth is located which means that you migh will need a root canal.

Pain on adjacent teeth after permanent crown placed.

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