I had a temporary crown put on a few years back, a metal one, and now it just randomly started aching. only when i press down on it does it hurt. if i go to the dentist, will they be able to take it off then put it back on after they clean it out?
2007-04-22 06:16:41 · 3 answers · asked by Rileysmom 3 in Health ➔ Dental
You may need a root canal. It sounds like a nerve problem. See your dentist ASAP.
2007-04-22 06:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a dentist asap. A temporary crown is not supposed to be on for "a few years" and is not sealed like a permanent crown is. You probably have an infection started under it. If you do not have a root canal, the root may be dying.
2007-04-22 13:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by PuttPutt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They might. Something is going on under that crown that needs attention- quickly.
Good luck!
2007-04-22 13:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋