Category: Tooth Sensitivity After Crown

Fundamentally, tooth sensitivity associated with dental crowns arises when stimuli such as temperature, pressure, and others reach the nerves remaining in the capped tooth. These nerves, located in the central, “pulp” portion of the tooth, become exposed when the porous dentin layer becomes exposed.2 Several factors can cause this, including: Cement from the crown: The temperature… Continue reading Causes of Tooth Sensitivity After Crown

As your dentist will tell you, there’s a chance that the tooth sensitivity will last for some time following a crown placement. While it can take up to four to six weeks for symptoms to subside, in most cases, the pain and discomfort subside within a few days. When to Call the Doctor Given that… Continue reading How Long Tooth Sensitivity Last?

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… Continue reading Symptoms of Sensitive Teeth

While dental crowns are highly effective in repairing damaged teeth, it’s not uncommon for tooth sensitivity to follow their placement. In these cases, the crowned tooth is very sensitive to heat and cold, and it can hurt when biting.  Tooth sensitivity after a crown usually resolves on its own within a few days. However, it can sometimes… Continue reading Introduction