What are possible causes of pain when chewing on a crowned tooth?

Crowned tooth pain: Pain in a tooth that has a crown may result from an infected nerve that would need a root canal, a fractured tooth under the crown or in the root, or because the bite is high and needs to be adjusted. You should see your dentist for an examination and x-ray.

Many: But here are some: crown is loose cavity under crown tooth needs a root canal a root canal has failed a root has broken a gum abscess from periodontal disease hope that helps.

Why guess?: Find out for sure. See your dentist to determine the cause. Anyway, some possibilities are: decay, inflamed or infected nerve, loose crown, fracture in crown or root, periodontal (gum) problem, abscess, bruxism, or referred pain from adjacent or opposing tooth issue.

Is this a newly plac: Ed crown or one that has been present for many years. If it is a newly placed crown, it sounds like a bite adjustment will take care of the problem. If it is an old crown, then an x-ray and exam by your dentist will be needed to determine the cause and treatment suggestions. Hope this helps.

Several: Cracked tooth, infected pulp, abscess, bite too high, etc. See your dentist asap.