Had cracked tooth with no pain re-filled, caused pain with certain foods and cold sensitivity. New dentist recommended crown due to size of filling but re-drilled/re-filled, no more cold issues but still pain with certain foods. Had prep work and temp crown 5 days ago and still have a LOT of pain with ANY pressure on tooth. It's not high. Been about 2.5 months since initial filling. Will this go away with the perm crown? Do I need a root canal?
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Hi:My suggestion is to have your dentist take an xray of the tooth next to the implant to make sure there is no bone loss or infection. It is also good to recheck the bite in the area.Best,Dr. Maddahi
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Yes, the doctor should have told you that the file separated in the tooth. Often this is no consequence if the root canal can be completed with a good seal. You need to be informed of this in case other issues arise from this tooth in the future. The discomfort you are experiencing now may not...
