I had a root canal and crown put on 15 years ago, about 5 years after that they went in and did an additional root canal same tooth. And yesterday I woke up with being extreamly sensitive to touch! Can not bite down just pressing softly to point out which tooth it is, is painful. I've need had it do this before, what could it be and what can I do to subside the pain?
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If you have lost a post and crown and the remaining tooth has decay it is very likely that this tooth is not restorable and should be extracted. It is always best to plan for a dental implant for the extracted tooth if possible. Ask your dentist about this option.
I am sorry that you are uncomfortable.
If the pain is there all the time, it may be from the temporary not fitting well to or inflammation in the tooth. If there was sufficient local anesthetic when preparing the tooth and it still hurt, that may also indicate inflammation in the...
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Please go to your doctor as soon a possible. Crown lengthening is a common treatment procedure used to expose more tooth above the gum line where a tooth or teeth have broken or decayed at or close gum level. In order for your dentist to fabricate a restoration, a filling or a crown...