How long should aching pain last after crown?

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I had a pretty big cavity on my right back molar. The dentist recommended I see an endodontist. After tests, no root canal needed. I had crown prep the next day. After 3 days it started aching. No worse eating, just a constant pain. It goes away with ibuprofen but returns after 8 or so hours. I had the permanent crown placed 8 days ago and still feel the same pain. I was seen this morning and the x ray/ice test/tapping showed no sign of infection. Is this normal? How long should it last?

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Please have your dentist check your bite in all different jaw movements and check for any clenching or grinding habits.  This type of pain can last 4-6 weeks, otherwise you need a root canal.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Miles Cone, DMD · Answer

Hello, 
Some post-operative sensitivity is common and normal.  It may simply be a question of your bite needing to be adjusted.  Sometimes the crown is hitting the opposing teeth earlier than the other teeth. It is also possible that there is excess cement around the margins of the crown, which may cause inflammation and discomfort.  Lastly, it is always possible that the tooth has a fracture in it that your dentist and the endodontist were unable to detect.  If you had pain during chewing, this could be the culprit, but you indicated that this is not the case.  I would start with the simple things first: check the bite and look for excess cement. 
I hope this helps!
Cheers,
-Miles

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