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You didn't give very much information so I am not exactly sure of your situation. Usually when a crown is being made there will be some tooth structure removed. This can be painful without numbing. The impression itself isn't painful, but the rest of the process may be.
In order to take an impression for a crown, a small string or cord needs to be tucked under the gum all around the tooth. For most people this can be uncomfortable and it is important that it be done well to get a good impression.
Number one, the crowns do need to fit very well at the margins and be cleansable(that is, not bulky). Stick with your fluoride mouth rinse and perhaps have a fluoride varnish treatment whenever you have your teeth cleaned. Great job on the brushing and flossing...you are doing what you need to...
You probably did have a root canal on this tooth. The darkness on your gum is the dark root showing through the tissue. Puffiness on the crown can be cause by several things. You crown may not fit well or may be too thick at the gumline. Another possibility is you may have a sensitivity to any...
It does sound like the post has become loose. It is very important that you have this redone soon as you can get decay in the tooth that can quickly destroy what is left. Find a good esthetic dentist who can determine if the tooth is savable and if so, what it will take to properly...
