I just had a root canal with a crown and my tooth feels loose. Is this normal?

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I just had a root canal with a crown and my tooth feels loose I'm sure it's not the crown what do I do?

Michael Mazaheri, DDS · Answer

Hello,
Is this the permanent crown, or the temporary? If you had the permanent crown the same day as the root canal (cerec crown) and tooth feels loose it is possible that the tooth has lost some bone due to the infection and it will recover. If the tooth still feels abnormal after couple of weeks please get it evaluated by your dentist.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:My suggestion is go back to your dentist and have him check the tooth to make sure he knows about the looseness of your tooth.  The looseness could be due to bad bite, clenching or grinding pressure on the crown or the tooth is still recovery from infection.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Gary Michaelson, DDS (retired) · Answer

Hello Exploit501,
It's not that uncommon for a tooth which recently had a root canal, esp if there was an infection, to be a little loose temporarily.  It's important that you're not biting "high" or contacting this tooth before your others.  This can delay the looseness and not allow the tooth to heal and tighten. I would have your dentist check the bite on this tooth and adjust it if needed.  Good luck

I just had a root canal with a crown and my tooth feels loose. Is this normal?

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