New crowns causing severe pain Posted: 01-31-08 18:10pm
Are crowns supposed to be fitted under the
gumline.
I just had 3 crowns put on due to cracked
teeth from amalgam fillings. The
procedure took a long time where the
assistant did the fittings. I was not
happy it took 3 1/2 hours and my gums were
still bleeding when I left in tears. My
jaw stills hurts a lot on the side of the
injection ( 3 weeks ago) and the dentist
said it wasn't from the shot. I take
ibuprofen every 4 hours for the pain.
I've been in twice for bite adjustment.
When they were originally fitted, they did
not meet the gum and the dentist said that
was OK. I don't believe that's correct
and she should replace them. She said if
she replaces it, it will damage the tooth
and may need a root canal. Do I need
these replaced?? I hate this dentist and
don't want to go back. What should I do?
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Duchessljb
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Posted: 02-13-08 22:13pm
Well, you don't need someone to tell you
that something is definitely not right,
because you've figured that out for
yourself, in painful fashion! =0( I'm
sorry you've gone two weeks without a
reply. I hope things have gotten at least
a little better since you posted.
I have a crown, as well (metal, covered in
porcelain). Mine goes right up to the gum
and maybe even a little into. On the
inside of my mouth, I can see a tiny line
of the metal, but that's all; it is just
as close as a regular tooth. It didn't
hurt when it was fit and the area was
tender to touch for only about a day and
tender when biting for about a week. After
that (and since) I've been using it as a
regular tooth with no issues. Your
situation definitely does not sound
normal, to me (but I'm only speaking from
a patient experience).
I think the first thing you should do is
get a second opinion from a new dentist as
soon as possible. It's obvious that you're
in severe pain and it doesn't sound like
your current dentist is addressing your
concerns. Stating that you hate them
sounds like they've definitely lost your
trust and I don't think you should put
your dental health in the care of someone
you don't trust, anymore.
If I were you, I'd scour my insurance list
and find another dentist that could see me
as soon as humanly possible. Don't stop
with the first one if they can't see you
ASAP; keep plugging through the list until
one of them understands it's an emergency
and sees you (most dentists will fit you
in, I think, if you explain how bad this
has been for you and how anxious you are
for some relief).
As soon as you make the appointment, call
your old dentist and request that they fax
your records immediately for an emergency
dental appointment. If you can, see if the
new office will do it for you (that way
you can avoid talking to the old office at
all).
When talking with the new dentist, give
them as much background as you can and try
to make sure you explain where the pain is
as well as you can and also mention that
you didn't feel your previous dentist was
addressing your pain. This should be a no
brainer! Normal = no pain. You're in pain!
Obviously, something is not o.k.!
I really hope this is useless advice
because you've either done this, already,
or you're feeling better. Drop in and let
us know! And, if you haven't, see someone!
Soon!
