My dentist had me wait over 2 months to place the permanent as he wanted my pain to subside/tooth to heal after being in pain after 1st crown prep. He put my permanent in just as I was beginning to feel normal again (although I still couldn't chew on that side) & the day after everything felt better, but following that day, my pain is worse coupled with an extreme sensitivity to cold. Does the tooth just need time? Ibuprofen makes things tolerable, but I'm tired of the pain.
February 17, 2019
Answer: Is it normal to be in pain this long after having crown prep & placement? No, it is not normal to be in pain after crown placement. Sounds like a nerve in the tooth is inflamed. You might want to consider asking your dentist to check and verify that your bite is normal on this crown in occlusion AND in any movements. MI paste might be helpful if there no interferences with bite. If the pain is not subsiding, you might want to consider a root canal therapy. That will take care of any sensitivity.
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February 17, 2019
Answer: Is it normal to be in pain this long after having crown prep & placement? No, it is not normal to be in pain after crown placement. Sounds like a nerve in the tooth is inflamed. You might want to consider asking your dentist to check and verify that your bite is normal on this crown in occlusion AND in any movements. MI paste might be helpful if there no interferences with bite. If the pain is not subsiding, you might want to consider a root canal therapy. That will take care of any sensitivity.
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October 24, 2013
Answer: Is it normal to be in pain this long after having crown prep & placeme At this stage I would highly recommend you see an endodontist (root canal specialist) to evaluate your tooth pain. Sensitivity or very slight pain over a couple months during a "healing phase" isn't that uncommon, but you shouldn't have to live with real pain for that long. The endodontist will test the tooth to determine if the nerve is dead (a dead tooth nerve will cause pain and may eventually abscess), or irreversibly damaged, or just irritated with the potential to heal up, or cracked (fractured). The first two can usually be treated with root canals, the third is a "watch and wait" game, or if you can no longer tolerate waiting, you could go ahead with a root canal which should end your pain. The fourth...that's the worst case scenario, as a fractured tooth oftentimes cannot be treated and will cause long term pain, especially to biting. Often called cracked tooth syndrome (or CTS), the crack may extend into the nerve fibers or down the root into the nerves in the bone and around the roots. Fractured teeth can sometimes be saved, but often times will necessitate removal (tooth extraction).One thing that is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT is to make sure your dentist has adjusted your bite so that it is not hitting higher on your new crown was placed. That alone can cause a lot of pain.
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October 24, 2013
Answer: Is it normal to be in pain this long after having crown prep & placeme At this stage I would highly recommend you see an endodontist (root canal specialist) to evaluate your tooth pain. Sensitivity or very slight pain over a couple months during a "healing phase" isn't that uncommon, but you shouldn't have to live with real pain for that long. The endodontist will test the tooth to determine if the nerve is dead (a dead tooth nerve will cause pain and may eventually abscess), or irreversibly damaged, or just irritated with the potential to heal up, or cracked (fractured). The first two can usually be treated with root canals, the third is a "watch and wait" game, or if you can no longer tolerate waiting, you could go ahead with a root canal which should end your pain. The fourth...that's the worst case scenario, as a fractured tooth oftentimes cannot be treated and will cause long term pain, especially to biting. Often called cracked tooth syndrome (or CTS), the crack may extend into the nerve fibers or down the root into the nerves in the bone and around the roots. Fractured teeth can sometimes be saved, but often times will necessitate removal (tooth extraction).One thing that is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT is to make sure your dentist has adjusted your bite so that it is not hitting higher on your new crown was placed. That alone can cause a lot of pain.
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