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Q: Why does a crown
hurt?
A:
The reasons a tooth with
a dental crown could
cause pain are pretty
much the same as a
normal tooth. The
history and the
treatment process are
very important here as
well as the starting
point of discomfort and
the stage of treatment
you are in.
These
are some of the reasons:
. New decay
(cavity) on the tooth
with the crown
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High spot which results
in inaccurate
distribution of bite
forces
. Gum
infection
.
Failed root canal
treatment
To
exactly determine the
cause of pain, a dental
history and examination
by a dentist in
necessary. Some
sensitivity after
preparation for a crown
and while a patient is
wearing a temporary
crown is normal. Also
some sensitivity right
after delivery of a new
crown can be normal. In
both these cases
discomfort should
subside quickly.
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