I got a deep filling done in my molar about 6 weeks ago and it didn't hurt till the past week. However, I have been experiencing sensitivity and some mild pain in the filled tooth in the past week. My dentist says the tooth is cracked (I am responding to the bite test) and will need a crown. Is a crown absolutely necessary or should I try bonding first ?
November 23, 2015
Answer: Bonding or Crown for sensitve tooth The sensitivity could be from the bite being high. You should also see if you are clenching or griding your teeth. If you are clenching during the day then keep your tongue to the roof of your mouth and that will help keep the teeth apart. At night if you are clenching or grinding then you will need a nightguard to protect your teeth. If you still feel the sensitivity and there is a crack in the tooth then a composite filling may help in keeping the tooth together but you may still eventually need a crown on the tooth.
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November 23, 2015
Answer: Bonding or Crown for sensitve tooth The sensitivity could be from the bite being high. You should also see if you are clenching or griding your teeth. If you are clenching during the day then keep your tongue to the roof of your mouth and that will help keep the teeth apart. At night if you are clenching or grinding then you will need a nightguard to protect your teeth. If you still feel the sensitivity and there is a crack in the tooth then a composite filling may help in keeping the tooth together but you may still eventually need a crown on the tooth.
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November 29, 2015
Answer: Crown The best way to go is with a crown , a filling would not work , its not as strong and molars are the strongest position for masticatory forces.a crown can be made in 1 visit , and will give you a good solution , and you would not present sensitivity no more.
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November 29, 2015
Answer: Crown The best way to go is with a crown , a filling would not work , its not as strong and molars are the strongest position for masticatory forces.a crown can be made in 1 visit , and will give you a good solution , and you would not present sensitivity no more.
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