I had a root canal in my upper front tooth after my veneer replacement. 6 months later I came down with a viral infection that turned into a nasty sinus infection. At the same time, I started experiencing pain in the tooth with root canal. I had an X-ray with endodontist and a 3D Scan with the doctor who did the veneer and they said everything looked perfect. However, it turned out that I needed a bite adjustment - I was hitting my problematic tooth way too hard. I had 2 bite adjustments and it feels much better but not back to normal yet. It has been 9 days since my 2nd bite adjustment. I wear my nightguard at night and sometimes during the day when I am working from home. I noticed that while I am wearing a nightguard I have absolutely no pain or pressure. Should I wait and see if it improves more and go back for another adjustment? What else might be causing this pain and pressure in my gums?
Pain in tooth with root canal - Xray and CScan are clear.
- Thread starter iartemch
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I went for a 3rd bite adjustment. It actually felt worse right after the adjustment but it has been more than a week since then and my tooth seems better but not back to normal. I am not biting into anything and hoping to give it time to heal. I forgot to mention that since the new veneer installation, it feels like this veneer or tooth is making a popping sound especially after I brush my teeth or press on the tooth from the side. The other veneer is fine.
Another thing, when I eat warm food, drink warm tea or water or even take a hot shower, my pain and discomfort go away.
At this point, I am really scared because this has been going on since Christmas and my dentist mentioned that it might be root fracture that requires extraction. She did a CT scan and found nothing either.
What are the symptoms of root fracture in the tooth with a root canal? Should I get a second opinion from another cosmetic dentist? Should I ask them to remove the veneer and replace it with a temporary veneer to see how my tooth feels?
I am an anxious person and my anxiety is out of control at this point. I am terrified that I am going to loose my front tooth.
Thank you!
Another thing, when I eat warm food, drink warm tea or water or even take a hot shower, my pain and discomfort go away.
At this point, I am really scared because this has been going on since Christmas and my dentist mentioned that it might be root fracture that requires extraction. She did a CT scan and found nothing either.
What are the symptoms of root fracture in the tooth with a root canal? Should I get a second opinion from another cosmetic dentist? Should I ask them to remove the veneer and replace it with a temporary veneer to see how my tooth feels?
I am an anxious person and my anxiety is out of control at this point. I am terrified that I am going to loose my front tooth.
Thank you!
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