Follow up to previous QA: I recently had an old crown replaced. I had no pain, just difficulty flossing from an overhang. Since temporary has been on I have pain when chewing or biting. My dentist thought it was the nerve disrupted during the procedure and sent me to an endodontist for eval. The endo just told me to take advil and come back in another week to eval. Ive been taking advil and zero change, not worse or better. BOTH ENDO AND DENTIST CHECKED CROWN FOR BITE AND SAID IT WAS OK.
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Hi:
Unfortunately without photo and X-ray it is difficult to give you accurate advice. Please post photo and X-ray of the affected area.
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Dr. Maddahi
There are a few things to consider. Roots of teeth sometimes turn dark (even turned black), so even the gum tissues on top may shift color. Nothing can really help with that. The crown can be replaced and the edge of the crown can be put below the gumline, but gums may recede and reveal th...
It sounds like you might have a gum disease issue or decay on your third molars. Hard to tell without xrays. You may want to have your dentist evaluate. Usually halitosis comes from gum disease, decay in tooth, or a systemic condition such as diabetes. Again, your dentist can help you.I would...