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Is it normal to feel pain when touch after crown replacement ? (photo)

nina001Aug 19, 2014
second week after front tooth emax crown re-placement, left tooth feels constantly very sensitive pain when pressed or touched bottom upwards , shall I be alarmed about it ? ( i got root canals done about 2months ago, and was changing crown only because it partially broke ) Crowns ware placed on inflamed gums this time, Please see X-ray of that crowns and let me know if all looks right or not ? thank you

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Dr. Daniel B. Strader, DDS
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Answered on Aug 22, 2014
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Dr. Jay Neuhaus, DDS
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