Tooth had RCT done and food trapped while temp crown on. She cleaned and put permanent crown was put. After a few days i have pain around ear, neck, jaw etc. went back adjusted the bite. It smelled bad when i floss. Now after 2 days pain still not getting better... my gum is swollen. She said wait for at least a week... black area was shown in the xray around crown and gum line. She said keep it clean floss well.. i am not sure if she needs to redo the crown? It is infected? Any thoughts?
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Hi:There might be nerve damage due to the cracked tooth. I would have the nerve tested to make sure it is ok. Otherwise, your pain should subside in 7-10 days.Best,Dr. Maddahi
If your new porcelain crowns were bonded, then taking another impression can be taken right away. If they were cemented, then that depends on what kind of cement it was used, will need more information..., some set within 5 to 10 minutes, some 2 to 3 minutes, it all depends.If you saw a...
Hi:Sorry to hear about your pain. There is a possibility of cracked tooth. It is difficult to see the crack on X-ray, sometime exploratory surgery is necessary to find out if the tooth is cracked. Best,Dr. Maddahi