Ceramic Dental Crowns Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Pain That Doesn’t Settle Down

Some tenderness is expected after crown treatment during the first few days. It should gradually go away. If the tooth keeps hurting when you bite down don’t just wait for it to go away.

Pain that gets worse of better needs help. The cause could be a bite irritation around the tooth or a problem underneath the crown. Only a checkup can tell you what is actually happening.

Hot And Cold Sensitivity

A quick pain from a drink can happen after treatment. Long lasting sensitivity is different. If hot tea or cold water keeps causing pain after the crown was placed make an appointment with the dentist.

Your Crown Feels Loose Or Strange

A ceramic crown shouldn’t move when you touch it with your tongue. If it suddenly feels like it moves a little get it checked than checking it every few minutes.

Watch for these changes:

• A slight movement when you bite, which is something to take seriously even if the crown still looks okay.

• Your tongue keeps finding an edge. Sometimes the change is small enough that you notice it before anyone else does.

• Food getting stuck around the crown more than usual especially if the gum nearby has started feeling irritated.

Changes Around The Gum

Redness or swelling around a crowned tooth can mean there is a problem. Your gums should not stay sore just because there is a crown

Bleeding while brushing around the crown also needs attention if it keeps happening.. If there is a bad taste or bad smell near that tooth don’t try to cover it up with mouthwash and hope for the best.

A Crown That Looks Different

Ceramic crowns are made to match your teeth. So a visible crack, chip or sudden change in appearance is a reason to have the crown checked.

That kind of thing is why small warning signs are important.

When To Get It Checked

Don’t wait for pain before calling the dentist. A crown that feels loose needs attention. So does swelling around the tooth or pain that keeps coming

If your crown has fallen out keep it safe. Call the dentist. Don’t try to glue it yourself. Seriously trying to fix it with glue is rarely a good idea.

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