Dental Cap Treatment Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

When Your Dental Cap Doesn’t Feel Right

A new crown can feel a little strange at first. Your tongue will keep touching it. Your bite may feel different for a few days.. If pain keeps coming or gets worse you need to look into it.

Pain When You Bite Down

Does the tooth hurt when you chew toast or bite an apple? Your crown may sit high putting extra pressure on the tooth every time your teeth meet. Another reason could be a problem with the tooth below the crown such as inflammation or a crack.

Do not think sharp pain is normal just because the crown was fitted recently. Call your dentist if biting hurts again and again. A small adjustment can fix a bite problem. Pain from the tooth below the crown requires a closer look.

Changes You Can See, Taste or Feel

• A loose or wobbly crown. It should not move when you touch it with your tongue and chewing on it can make the problem worse.

• A chipped edge or visible crack especially if food keeps catching

• An taste or smell near the crowned tooth that comes back after brushing. Trapped food or decay around the crown could be the reason.

• Swollen or bleeding gums around the tooth. A little irritation can happen,. Repeated bleeding is not normal.

When Should You Call Your Dentist?

If your crown feels loose hurts when you bite or causes sensitivity that won’t settle book an appointment away. Do not try to glue it yourself. If it comes off keep it in a container and contact your dentist for advice. Avoid chewing on that side until you have been assessed.

Facial swelling, fever, pus or worsening pain need dental attention. Trouble breathing or swallowing with swelling is an emergency.

In the meantime keep the area clean. Choose softer foods if chewing hurts. Skip anything that puts pressure on the tooth.. Please do not use leftover antibiotics or household glue to fix a crown. Neither solves the problem.

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