I had a root canal 2 weeks ago. Last week I my dentist put the post and temp crown on. I go next Friday for the permanent crown. I woke up to find my temp crown is cracked. Should I call my dentist Monday when they open and tell them? What can I do to prevent more damage or it coming off at all over the weekend? I think I may be grinding my teeth at night, what can I do to protect my tooth at night? It is my number 4 tooth.
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The hole is usually filled with build up material. Some dentists fill the hole with the permanent cement that was used to cement the crown. The pain is most likely not coming from the hole. The pain is probably occurring because of your bite. You need to go back to your dentist and let him...
It seems your crown may be high and you may be hitting excessively on it. Go back to your dentist asap and have your bite adjusted. Also, it sounds like you are grinding. It would be smart to invest in a night guard to wear to protect your teeth from damage.
Based off the photo, you need to see your dentist immediately. In some cases, the tooth can still be saved by redoing the root canal and post and build up, however, if this is not possible in your case, you will need to have the tooth extracted. If you leave this untreated, you can end up w...