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Crown hurts when I bite crunchy foods. What can I do?

November 25, 2015
Asked By:aspiringcookie in Sugar Land, TX

I got a crown a few months ago. I can't eat anything crunchy. This is a vital tooth. It really hurts to eat anything crunchy, but I can chew soft things. It's also VERY cold sensitive. What do you think is going on? I don't think it is too high... but it is a zirconium crown (tooth #19) and I'd be so dismayed if it did end up being too high, b/c how in the world are you supposed to remove a strongly glued zirconium crown?! Thanks a lot, docs! You guys are the best!

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Answer: Sensitive crown

Joseph F. DelPrete, DMD
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