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Q: Tooth pain after permanent crown
asked by: bossmama78 on June 30th, 2009
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I had sensitivity to hot and cold a top back molar. When I went to the dentist they discovered the tooth was cracked. She drilled the tooth and prepared it for a temp crown. A couple day later that tooth was hurting and I had to take tylenol for the pain. I called the dentist before the permanent crown was supposed to be put on to inform them of my issues and they said it was normal and that once the permanent crown went on the pain should stop. Well it's been one week today since I had the permanent crown put on and I am still in pain. It is cold sensitive and it aches like a pulsating pain. I still have to take tylenol everyday to help it. Is this normal and will it eventually go away, or did my dentist miss something? They took x-rays before and after the crown.
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JavaMissus
replied on July 4th, 2009
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It really does take time...I have been this route myself...Give yourself some time...

Caroline
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laurenv26
replied on July 5th, 2009
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X-rays don't usually show the crack and how far it goes. It IS possible your dentist didn't remove the entire crack or the crack extends all the way through the tooth in which case it cannot be saved by any means.

Continue to monitor your symptoms for a little while longer though. Cold sens is normal for awhile. Also biting can cause pain if the crown is too high - in which case it would need to be smoothed down.

Hot sensitivity is bad. And pain for no reason can be a bad sign esp if it's waking you up at night.

Your dentist should be willing to get you in for a recheck without dismissing your pain as "normal" especially if it's throbbing.
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wolfpaste
replied on July 12th, 2009
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I have a similar situation but without the throbbing toothaches.. I have sensitivity to colds and hots on the tooth after one week following permanent crown placement. Is this normal? It hasnt been waking me up at night or anything, just get sharp pains when i have cold and hot drinks.
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laurenv26
replied on July 13th, 2009
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Hot is not usually a good sign. Could mean the tooth is dying. If it hasn't been that long since the crown was put on and biting isn't hurting I'd give it a little more time. Obviously, if thinsg get worse call your dentist.
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Asayla
replied on July 23rd, 2009
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On a somewhat unrelated note, I would ask for a blood test of liver enzymes. If you're taking that much Tylenol it could poison your liver. You aren't supposed to take that stuff for more than three or four days.

http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/ fda-acetaminophen-liver-failure-discussion -includes-ucsf-study/

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art .asp?articlekey=629

Okay, so this has been almost a month since the original post. If you're fine now you probably stayed on the right side of the line. But be careful, those articles are no laughing matter.
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