What should I do about pain in a tooth with a temporary crown?
February 22nd, 2009 | by Michael |
lucysmom asked:
I had the temporary crown put in last week, and it will be in place for 3 weeks while I am waiting for the permanent crown to be made. I started having toothache type pain in this tooth 3 days after the procedure. Tylenol and Alleve completely resolve the pain, but I have to take it on schedule, or the pain returns. Do I need to call my dentist? What will he do?
CARLO
I had the temporary crown put in last week, and it will be in place for 3 weeks while I am waiting for the permanent crown to be made. I started having toothache type pain in this tooth 3 days after the procedure. Tylenol and Alleve completely resolve the pain, but I have to take it on schedule, or the pain returns. Do I need to call my dentist? What will he do?
CARLO
9 Responses to “What should I do about pain in a tooth with a temporary crown?”
By boring_moi on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
i know those lil’ clove things help for tooth pain, but if it countinnues go to the dentist.
By neelabh on Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
use clove oil or visit your dentists ASAP.
By joshandashleydorn on Feb 28, 2009 | Reply
i used ambesol, it takes a lot, but atleast it’ll work right then if you forget to take alleve and tylenol. after awhile i just called my dentist back and let him deal with it. he prescribed me something.
By dlbalderston089 on Mar 1, 2009 | Reply
Did you have a root canal done first? If so, this is not uncommon. If not, I’d call your dentist. Something might be wrong.
By Repla on Mar 1, 2009 | Reply
don’t have the permanent crown installed or pay your dentist until you are pain-free
By Lottie on Mar 2, 2009 | Reply
Go back to the dentist, let them sort out your tooth,i have a crown when i first had my temporary one it did not hurt you should not have any pain.
By rae on Mar 4, 2009 | Reply
You need to call the dentist. If you had a root canal they probably did not get it all. After the initial preping you should not have anymore pain except for minor ache from sweeling. You more than likely need to have the tooth x-rayed and checked for decay.
By Cherriest on Mar 6, 2009 | Reply
Yes, call the dentist. It is normal to have sensitivity with a temporary crown if the tooth has not previously had a root canal but you shouldn’t be having a great deal of pain. Also, if you had the crown done last week then that’s 4 weeks it’s taking for the permanent crown to come back in from the lab… that’s insane… it generally takes no more than 2 weeks.
By Sue on Mar 9, 2009 | Reply
Since you are having pain, I assume you did not have a root canal on the tooth. You need to let your dentist know about your problems, as you may need to have endodontic work done before seating the crown. This isn’t unusual for a tooth to become systematic after being prepared for a crown. The prepartation can cause the nerve to become irritated, which can result in the need for a root canal. The sensitivity may go away and there will be no need for the root canal. Be sure and let your dentist know because you wouldn’t want to have the crown seated and then end up needing a root canal. It’s possible to do, but not the ideal way. Good luck