Why does my tooth feel uncomfortable 3 weeks after crown placement?

Question

I got a crown placed about three weeks ago. I can chew soft things just fine but anything crunchy or chewy causes a weird feeling, like pushing on a bruise. It doesn't register as pain, just a discomfort. I just want to be able to chew with my normal strength as this crown is located on my primary chewing side. I wasn't numb during the crown placement so I could make sure my bite felt completely normal. What else could be wrong? Do I still need to have my bite adjusted?

Joseph B. Silberman, DMD, FAGD · Answer

There are 3 reasons your crown/tooth feels the way it does.1. This is normal at times after cementation. It may take a little more time for the tooth to fully quiet down.2. Your bite is still not 100%. You would need to go back to your dentist for an adjustment.3. The nerve in the tooth is irritated and may not recover due to the work done on the tooth. The tooth could need root canal therapy to make it better. From what you describe, it could just mean that your bite still needs adjusting. See your dentist and have he/she evaluate it. I hope this helps!

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended · Answer

While it may not have seemed "off" when the crown was seated, the bite may be "off".  Since it is so close, it won't take much to adjust/polish/fix.  However, it IS possible that there is more to it, and should be tested/investigated to rule out a nerve issue that would require root canal therapy.

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