I'm having pain from a crown I didn't want. Can I have it taken out and be refunded for the price of the crown?

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I went in for tooth pain. Dentist removed decay from broken tooth. He told me I needed a crown. After weeks of no pain I expressed I didn't want the crown. He said it was already made and necessary. I reluctantly agreed. A few weeks after getting crown, the tooth started hurting again. I went in and all he did was file down tooth to help alignment. Still in alot of pain from crown on my nerve.

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

I hate that you are having issues with your crown,  but this sometimes happens and it will likely need a root canal.  I would have the root canal done and then have your crown cemented in place.  Best of luck.

Desiree Yazdan, DDS · Answer

If you are having pain with your new crown, it's important for you go back to your dentist immediately, or go to a different dentist for a second opinion.  Additionally, once the tooth is prepared for a crown, you will not be able to have the crown removed without having another one placed. If you feel you are having nerve pain, you may need a root canal.  The best way to determine exactly what you need is to be evaluated in person.

Ramin Mahallati, DDS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. The best way to answer this is with an in-person evaluation. From your description, it sounds like you need a root canal to address your pain. I recommend following up with your Dentist about your concerns or consulting a Prosthodontist. A Prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth and can create a customized treatment using the latest techniques in dental crowns.

Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS · Answer

First, sorry you are having pain with your tooth and crown. I understand that you had pain prior to the dentist ever touching your tooth. It was then treated and prepared for the crown and then you did not have pain. Now you do not want the crown? Crown procedures are irreversible. You can't go back. It sounds like the tooth was sick before, you treated it with a crown and then the pain returned. Without xrays, I can only assume that the decay was deep and very close to the nerve. If so, a root canal may be necessary to relieve you of your pain. You will not lose your crown if you do get a root canal. Hope this helps.

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