Sensitivity after new crown on live tooth

[bloodflowergirl]

I had a cerec crown placed on an upper back molar 8 days ago. Some old fillings were removed from the tooth and some deep drilling was done to prep the tooth. I needed an additional shot in the midst of the drilling because it was too uncomfortable.

So there was no temporary crown--just everything done in one visit. I'm still having aches and sensitivities in the area of the crown, extending along the gum line toward the front of my teeth. I can't chew on that side of my mouth--any pressure creates an uncomfortable sensation that I would want to avoid. I have taken Advil and that seems to eliminate the aches and any mild throbbing post-chewing (if done accidentally). I hope that this will go away with time.

I am wondering how long should this take to subside? When should I be concerned or consult the dentist again? If for some reason there was something wrong with the tooth itself and they needed to remove the crown--can it be placed again? Or would I need a new crown? It is way too expensive! Thanks.

[bloodflowergirl]

Thanks so much for your feedback, it is very helpful and reassuring!

[concerned169]

You may have sensitivity to chewing for a good week or two.  You should or need to be concerned if the pain tends to get worse and the tooth aches all the time.  If the tooth needs to have a root canal they will make an acess into the top of the crown and obturate the tooth using the acess of the hole.  They will then fill the acess of the tooth with  a permanent composite (tooth colored) filling.  I hope this answers all of your questions.  I have been in the dental profession for 12 years.