Was hit with a hockey ball it hit 3 front teeth. One of my front teeth is a crown and it is really painful I can't bite on it or even touching it with my tongue is painful, do i need it xrayed ?
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If the gum redness and irritation are due to hygiene issues and/or buildup under the gum line, a deep cleaning may be all you need. It sounds like the crowns and veneers are the issue themselves and the dentist may be able to reshape them and polish. If that doesn't fix it, they need...
I bite adjustment can still be done with tooth in mouthif the pain is getting worse you may need root canal treatment. If that is the case a dentist can usually cut a small hole through the crown and do the root canal
No it would not be necessary , its normal to have sensitivity,and it can last up to 2 months , but just in case you will need it , unfortunately you will need to re do the crown or just perofir a hole through it , but is not the best way to go , due to infiltration
