Should the one side of my gum still be sore and purple after a root canal and porcelain crown? (Photo)

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I recently broke my tooth so the dentist performed a root canal and gave me a porcelain crown. It’s been a month and the one side of my gum is a dark purple and still sore constantly. He said it’s cause it’s not properly cleaned. Yet when I clean it, after, when I sleep, eat, etc there’s pain. I’m more than sure something was done wrong or is wrong due to not only the color but constant pain.

Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

The purple of color is because the type of porcelain crown you got is not blocking the dark color of your tooth due to root canal treatment, and the sore or discomfort you are experiencing needs to be checked by an expert dentist, specially to check the fit of your  new crown, and the gum pocket.

Patric Cohen, DDS, FAGD · Answer

It is not unusual to have a coloration change after root canal. However, the pain is not normal. Be sure you are maintaining good oral hygeine as far as brushing and flossing.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Normally when a tooth is root canaled the color of the tooth and the root darkens over time resulting in discoloration of the gum.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

It could be your gums having a reaction to the crown material. It could be that the crown was placed too far under the gums and your body doesn't like it. It's possible a piece of cement is under the gums and causing discomfort. Brush gently, rinse with warm salt water, and get a second opinion.

Should the one side of my gum still be sore and purple after a root canal and porcelain crown? (Photo)

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