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A 55-year-old female asked:

Root canal done in lower back tooth over 4 visits,have perm crown,feeling minor sensitivity to tapping, why would this be,didnt happen with temp crown?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered

Dentistry 42 years experience

Possibly Your Bite: If that crown is hitting prematurely the tooth can be sensitive. Have your dentist take a look.

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