I got crowns for 4 of my teeth after root canals about a year ago. One tooth was particularly temp sensitive just after i had the crown put on. Now...one year later that same tooth is bugging me again. If I eat or drink something really hot or cold I'll get a stinging pain in that tooth region. Anyone have any clues? Will it just go away like it did the first time? Just moved overseas and don't have medical coverage yet so I'm hoping this doesn't require a visit to the dentist.
2006-06-11 10:40:04 · 8 answers · asked by silv2078 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Unfortunately, you need to have an exam by a dentist. Sensitivity and pain to hot and cold with a (stinging) pain, is a dead give away that something is very wrong with your tooth. Sometimes teeth have hidden or extra canals that need treated. Sometimes the RCT fails, or needs to be retreated. Sometimes the margins of a crown are not closed properly, and you will have sensitivity and pain. There are many reasons. The fact is, you won't find the answer without a dental radiograph, and exam.
2006-06-11 13:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by taylorgurl 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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I got crowns for 4 of my teeth after root canals about a year ago. One tooth was particularly temp sensitive just after i had the crown put on. Now...one year later that same tooth is bugging me again. If I eat or drink something really hot or cold I'll get a stinging pain in that tooth...
2015-08-10 07:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully this isn't the case but if the crown wasn't put on with close enough margins, there is a possibility that stuff could get under it and rot the tooth. If it has been getting progressively worse, then it will require taking the crown off (if there is decay) and then going from there. If it is really bad, you might lose the tooth.
2006-06-11 10:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by CliffClaven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tooths after root canals shouldn't hirt. I advise you to wait and see what happens. There's not a lot you can do. You can't fix the tooth anymore after root canal. The only option would be to have an extraction, but you propbably don't want that,
However, I'm just an assistant You should go to a dentist for a consultation. They don't cast a lot and in many times they are even free. See what they tell you
2006-06-11 11:10:20 · answer #4 · answered by maya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already had a root canal for that tooth, then I think the pain will eventually go away again as long as no infection has set in. In the mean time, use "Sensodyne" toothpaste. It really helps. Of course your dentist back in the USA could advise you. I would call his office and get an email address for them to keep them informed of your problem. Also, common aspirin can help too.
2006-06-11 10:49:41 · answer #5 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your RCT treatment was not well done. Did your dentist show you the RCT result with a microscope or X- ray taken with the filing pins so that you can see how deep the root canal has been filed. If no, the cold/hot temp could reach those nerves and still causes pain.
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2017-02-22 05:06:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
often a nerve will be exposed and it can take a long long time before it settles
it may go away eventually
but you could also have a cavity - and that sadly needs dental attention or it will get worse and cost more
2006-06-11 10:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋