Crowns

Solius · 29th September 2008, 19:13

Early this year I had a root canal done. It was left with a temp filling for 6 months and then I came back in early September for a crown. On the 15th it was put in.

Problem is, first few days no problems at all, but since then it's been quite tender, especially when I bite down on it, I tend to avoid chewing on that side because of it. I don't understand why it's hurting, especially since due to the root canal, I have no nerves under that tooth. Is the pain normal, should I leave it for a while and see?

relx · 29th September 2008, 19:21

I went through the same thing as you; no pain experienced after getting the crown

Dr. Dwayne · 29th September 2008, 19:22

porcelain or metal crown, Solius?

Solius · 29th September 2008, 19:29

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porcelain or metal crown, Solius?

Porcelain.

Dr. Dwayne · 29th September 2008, 19:36

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Porcelain.

it's likely just down to the fact that your gums and jaw are adjusting to a new-ish bite pattern. 6 months on a temp crown is a long long time.

how is the tooth for hot/cold sensitivity?

Solius · 29th September 2008, 19:40

No the 6 months thing was a temp filling. I had the temp crown for two weeks.

Not really sure about hot/cold as I have tried to avoid eating on that side since the pain.

Redlambs · 29th September 2008, 19:41

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it's likely just down to the fact that your gums and jaw are adjusting to a new-ish bite pattern. 6 months on a temp crown is a long long time.

how is the tooth for hot/cold sensitivity?

Mine was done about a year ago and I've recently started feeling some pain from hot and cold. What does that mean?

Dr. Dwayne · 29th September 2008, 19:43

hmm. it is a lot of work that can result in immediate pain when the RCT is done. the onset pain after cementation is a bit of a problem. It's two weeks now since you had the crown cemented?

I would contact my dentist right away, you could have some infection under the tooth.

Solius · 29th September 2008, 19:46

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hmm. it is a lot of work that can result in immediate pain when the RCT is done. the onset pain after cementation is a bit of a problem. It's two weeks now since you had the crown cemented?

I would contact my dentist right away, you could have some infection under the tooth.

Ok cheers doc.

The pain is only when I bite down it seems and it's not major pain either, just a little soreness.

Dr. Dwayne · 29th September 2008, 19:46

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Mine was done about a year ago and I've recently started feeling some pain from hot and cold. What does that mean?

Often when undergoing RCT (root canal treatment) dentists are obliged to insert metal screws into the tooth to give it some added structural integrity. It's less common on large molar teeth and more common on smaller teeth. The presence of these screws can lead to very noticeable hot/cold sensitivity.

In some cases, the nerves do come back a little as well so there can be a bit of sensitivity as the treated tooth ages and transmits changes in temperature better.

Dr. Dwayne · 29th September 2008, 19:48

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Ok cheers doc.

The pain is only when I bite down it seems and it's not major pain either, just a little soreness.

that's the problem, there could be a little bit of infection right under the tooth. if it grows you can end up with serious problems, even death as the infection is dangerously close to your brain.

Solius · 29th September 2008, 19:50

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that's the problem, there could be a little bit of infection right under the tooth. if it grows you can end up with serious problems, even death as the infection is dangerously close to your brain.

I'll get it looked at.

Dr. Dwayne · 29th September 2008, 19:51

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I'll get it looked at.

the sooner the better, just don't let it go on for months.

relx · 29th September 2008, 19:52

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I'll get it looked at.

Good luck, hope it's not serious

esmufc07 · 29th September 2008, 19:59

I think they call it karma......

29th September 2008, 19:13	#1 (permalink)
Solius First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Playing Connect 4 with Tevez and Anderson. Posts: 10,230	Crowns Early this year I had a root canal done. It was left with a temp filling for 6 months and then I came back in early September for a crown. On the 15th it was put in. Problem is, first few days no problems at all, but since then it's been quite tender, especially when I bite down on it, I tend to avoid chewing on that side because of it. I don't understand why it's hurting, especially since due to the root canal, I have no nerves under that tooth. Is the pain normal, should I leave it for a while and see?

29th September 2008, 19:21	#2 (permalink)
relx Frnkie Sys Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,165	I went through the same thing as you; no pain experienced after getting the crown

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Dr. Dwayne self confessed womens pantie wearer Join Date: May 2006 Location: form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Posts: 13,914	porcelain or metal crown, Solius?

29th September 2008, 19:40	#6 (permalink)
Solius First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Playing Connect 4 with Tevez and Anderson. Posts: 10,230	No the 6 months thing was a temp filling. I had the temp crown for two weeks. Not really sure about hot/cold as I have tried to avoid eating on that side since the pain.

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Dr. Dwayne self confessed womens pantie wearer Join Date: May 2006 Location: form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Posts: 13,914	hmm. it is a lot of work that can result in immediate pain when the RCT is done. the onset pain after cementation is a bit of a problem. It's two weeks now since you had the crown cemented? I would contact my dentist right away, you could have some infection under the tooth.

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esmufc07 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cobra on my left; Leopard on my right! Posts: 278	I think they call it karma......