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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Dental crown pain
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Dental crown pain
by melbean, Sep 10, 2007 12:00AM
I have had a crown in place for about 8 months now with no problems. I have just been for my dental check up and have had an xray done on the crown I am now experiencing pain and sensitivity whilst chewing. Could you please advise. Thanks in advance.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Sep 10, 2007 12:00AM
, Sep 10, 2007 12:00AM
It could be a number of possibilities. The crown could be loose, the nerve is inflamed and may need root canal therapy,the bite maybe off which is causing the discomfort to chewing. I am more inclined to think that it is the nerve that is acting up. An x-ray may show the need for rct but not necessarily so. If the pain persists or gets worse then some type of definitive treatment is necessary.
