Intense pain after crown work

[67Danny]

I had new crowns put on my two front teeth. One had already had a root canal, many years ago. The other was a healthy tooth which the dentist recommended getting a crown for -- to get a "better match". The first crown put on this tooth had a crack on the face that could definitely be felt by the tongue. The dentist removed the crown and replaced it. For this second attempt, he filed the original tooth down even further. While wearing the second temp, I experienced extreme sensitivity to cold. Once the final crown was installed, I began to have persistent throbbing pain, sensitivity to cold, heat, and pressure. The dentist has advised me that the pain will subside, but it has now been over a week and the pain has only gotten worse. I went to get a second opinion, and the second dentist prescribed painkillers but basically told me to wait it out. What I don't understand is, if this is expected pain after crown work, why didn't I have this problem after the first crown attempt? Was the tooth filed too close to the nerve? I am frustrated with the diagnosis that I need to be a tough guy regarding the pain -- particularly when the pain is so intense that it wakes me up at night, has me doubling over in pain with a glass of cold milk, and is so sensitive that I don't dare eat anything sturdier than baby food. It was a perfectly healthy tooth before this work started, and now I have been in agony for weeks. Can I be helped or is it time to consider euthanasia?

[kayla276]

join the crowd.  LOL  try to get them to say he made a mistake and you will definitely be barking up the wrong tree.   I had crowns 19 and 18 placed and number 19 is still hurting.  Both of my teeth were fine until I had the crowns put on and also have had root canals done in them and 19 still hurts.   I got a second opinion and was told my 18 and 19 needs to be replaced.   It is horrible what people have to go through when something is not done right to their teeth.

Did you get your permanent crowns on yet?   If you didn't, I would wait until the pain subsides before I get permanent ones on.   I was told that if you have pain when you have temps on to wait until the pain subsides before putting permanent ones on.

My crown 19 is still loose and moving, caused me alot of problems, hopefully when I get it taken off, my symptoms will go back to normal.

Good Luck.

[scottma]

Seeing an endodontist is advised. If no root canal tratment is indicated, occlusal interference may be the culprit of your problems.

[67Danny]

I went to an endodontist today and he immediately began root canal treatment. I have learned a valuable lesson here -- trust your sensations and your intuition. A second opinion is not enough! Third time was the charm for me -- and seeing a specialist. Still a bit sore from today's treatment, but I am so relieved to know that the problem is being addressed.