After placement of the crown, you may start feeling tooth sensitivity as soon as the Novocaine or numbing agent has worn off. Primary symptoms include:3
- Pain: While not present in every case, tooth sensitivity pain is sharp, sudden, or shooting. It arises in response to pressure on the tooth as when you’re biting. If you experience pain, call your dentist.
- Heat sensitivity: Hot foods or drinks cause discomfort and pain.
- Cold sensitivity: Cold air, ice, ice cream, and very cold drinks cause pain and discomfort.
- Other signs: Discomfort and sensitivity can arise when eating sour or sweet foods.