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reversing pulp nerve inflammation

I read alot about reversabel and NONreversable pulp inflammation.. yet, no one ever says how to "reverse" reversable inflammation. So, how do you do it?

I have a tooth that was cracked and my dentist advised removing the cracked portion, and placing a crown. since day one.. I have not been able to eat on that side of my mouth. pain is only there when I chew.. (a mild, sharp pain with each bite) and I also still have moderate sensativity to cold.. ONLY on the side of the tooth where the crack was removed.

I've been to the endodontist twice.. and he said both times that I do NOT need a root canal at this time. I may in the future.. but, now there is no idication of it.. So, I have reversable inflammation.. but, what do I do about it?  When I'm having a particular sensative tooth, I take Ibuprofen or acetaminaphen... I've been avoiding chewing on that side... What more can I do?  btw.. crown prep was done around the 9th of november... my permant crown was put on with temporary cement on dec 9th... and it is now the 24th... (btw.. my dentist, who didn't even look at the tooth, wouldn''t allow the dental hygenist to put it on permanatly because he is absolutely convinced that I need a root canal.. did I mention he didn't even LOOK at the tooth?)

Anyway.. is there anything I can do to help the nerve/pulp calm down?

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Indeed, that can seem to be the case many times.  Your concern is logical, but I can assure you that simply adjusting the bite will not cause any damage, and may in fact help you tremendously.  Get to that new dentist asap and see if that will do the trick.  All the best,
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OH.. thank you soo much for your answer!  I've been looking for a new dentist.. however, I am sooo afraid to have anything done to the tooth.. it seems whenever anyone does something to it.. it makes it worse... but, I'll heed your advice.. thanks again!!
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btw, that wasn't a dirty word...it rhymes with trap.  My apologies.
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yes.  find a dentist who gives a **** enough to look at the occlusion, or the bite, on the tooth.  most cases of reversible pulpitis are the result of trauma, more specifically the way in which the tooth is colliding with the opposing tooth when you close.  Teeth are meant to be loaded in a very specific way.  When they are too heavily loaded, or are being struck in an adverse direction (like when you grind your teeth side to side), they can stay inflanned and sore for long periods of time.  I NEVER refer a tooth for a root canal without checking the bite on said tooth first.  NEVER.  If there is anything there that may be disturbing the nerve, simply adjusting the bite to relieve this stress often fixes the problem.  It is wise to at least attempt this first, even if it is unsuccessful.  Then at least you know that the bite is not the cause.  That bing said, you may need a root canal, but if the endodontist tells you not yet, take that to the bank and thank the lord you have an honest endodontist.  Blessings,
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