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Cause of nerve pain flossing around a root canaled/temp tooth? have no infection/fracture. never had pain prior to the crown/root canal procedures.
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Inflammation: The gum tissue around that tooth may be inflamed. Flossing should keep it clean and eventually alleviate the sensitivity. Brush twice a day, too.
Answered 2/15/2015
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See your dentist: The gum tissue around the temp is inflamed and infected. See your dentist for temporary crown adjustment.
Answered 7/13/2015
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