What to do if a tooth hurts under a crown

 Have you installed expensive dental crowns, but suddenly there is a nagging pain underneath them? Are you sensitive to cold or hot? Does it hurt to chew? Redness or swelling? We'll tell you what the reason might be and what to do when a tooth hurts under a crown.

“Crowning” a tooth is a slow and expensive procedure. And many patients after it believe that problems in the oral cavity can now be forgotten once and for all. That’s why they are surprised: why did the unpleasant sensations suddenly begin? 

The tooth under the crown hurts for various reasons. Let's figure out whether discomfort always indicates the doctor's incompetence, what to do at the first symptoms, and what absolutely cannot be done. 

Useful information about dental crowns 

What you need to know about dental crowns.

Crowns serve several functions	The denture is fixed. Gives an aesthetic appearance. Protects cracked or decaying teeth.
Each crown shape is unique	The crown completely copies the natural tooth, down to the shade. Therefore, it is practically impossible to distinguish it from the real thing visually.
The choice of crown depends on the type of tooth	When it comes to chewing teeth, the strength of the crown is most important. If we talk about the front ones, pay more attention to aesthetics.
It is not possible to install a crown in one visit to the dentist.	First, the doctor will cure caries and/or pulpitis and perform professional hygienic cleaning. You will also have to come to “try on” the crown so that you don’t feel it in your mouth later. The process can last from a week to a month.
The most durable crowns are made of zirconium dioxide	Their service life is more than 20 years, the material does not cause allergies. Crowns made from it look as natural as possible.

In what situations can a tooth hurt under a crown?

Let's list the most common cases.  

1. Reaction to hot or cold 

Most of the time the person does not feel discomfort. The pain is felt when he drinks, for example, hot tea or eats ice cream. Sometimes even breathing in frosty air becomes painful. 

2. Reaction to pressure and biting 

Pain in this case occurs while eating. You have to chew and bite on only one side of the jaw, that is, the load is distributed unevenly, which adversely affects the condition of healthy teeth. 

3. Swelling of the gums or cheeks 

Signs that “something went wrong” are sometimes obvious even to others: after installing a crown, pain appears, and after some time the gums begin to swell. In the case of a rapid process, inflammation also affects the cheek.