Had a crown put in a month ago. Dentist has adjusted bite for it twice, and it still very sensitive to cold or touch. I also feel a dull pain in the jaw at this site. Any suggestions?
2006-07-10 15:44:53 · 9 answers · asked by Beth 5 in Health ➔ Dental
Generally crowns are placed on teeth due to trauma, a broken cusp(s) or a previous restoration that now has decay. Once the existing restoration and decay is removed there sometimes is not much natural tooth left and therefore a crown is essential.
When the preparatory work is done on a tooth for a crown, the enamel is removed to allow for the crown to fit the tooth properly or give the crown something to grab onto. If this tooth had a previous restoration or trauma it is possible that this tooth simply has had enough done to it, given up and the pulp (nerve) has begun to die. In this case, a root canal would be suggested. However, your signs (cold and touch)are possible symptoms they are not coupled with the sign of a definite need of a root canal (hot sensitivity.) The "dull pain in the jaw" could be that the tooth is dying or it could potentially be another tooth in the same area, either of which can be referred pain. An x-ray film should be able to help solve your issue. Another possibility is a hairline fracture in a tooth which is not always visible and may not be visible on an x-ray. Your dentist probably has a small hand-held machine to help determine the life of any tooth or can choose to perform manual tasks. Ask the dentist to perform a "pulp vitality test" to determine if it is this crowned tooth or another. Regardless, your bite could still be off and additional adjustments may still be needed. (Do you feel like ALL of you teeth hit evenly when you close your mouth or do you hit this particular tooth first?) Good Luck!
2006-07-10 16:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Teeth 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe u need ur bite adjusted some more and it could be that maybe ur not flossing and the food is getting stuck in between and causing it to be sensitive it could also mean that maybe ur grinding ur teeth at night without u even knowing that cause the symptoms ur describing but to be on the safe side you should go to the dentist and request an x-ray that should usually let the dentist know if u need a root canal u can ask him to show u the x-ray and if there is a dark shadow looking circle at the tip of the root then soory to say my friend but u will need a root canal. just dont wait too long .
2006-07-10 16:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by friendly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, a crown is put on after a root canal so I'm a little confused. Once you have a root canal the tooth is weakened, therefore the crown goes on. You need to go back and have the bite adjusted on your crown again. It takes a few trys to get it where it's comfortable. That may be what's causing your sensitivity.
2006-07-10 16:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by Alley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you use that crown for chewing, do you feel pain or discomfort right underneath the crown? If you can feel a (usually sharp) pain that starts from right underneath the crown all the way to your jaw, that indicates the need for a root canal.
2006-07-10 15:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like a root canal may be needed. Has he taken an x-ray of the tooth? Good luck
2006-07-11 00:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by justine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, get a root canal, they are painless trust me I have had 3. The hard part is keeping your mouth open for so long.
2006-07-10 15:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ask you dentist.
2006-07-10 15:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by bubbles26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your dentist!
2006-07-10 16:18:07 · answer #8 · answered by chocogarlsk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep i think you should.
2006-07-10 15:53:16 · answer #9 · answered by Inquirer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋