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Is it normal to feel sensitivity when biting down with a temporary dental crown? the tooth has been shaved down by the dentist 4 years after the root canal. the permanent crown broke, resulting in the placement of a temporary crown for the time being?

Q: is it normal to feel sensitivity when biting down with a temporary dental crown? the tooth has been shaved down by the dentist 4 years after the root canal. the permanent crown broke, resulting in the placement of a temporary crown for the time being?

: Yes, it’s common to have sensitivity with a temporary crown. The procedure, the dentist, does often irritates the nerves of the tooth.

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Yes, it’s common to have sensitivity with a temporary crown. The procedure, the dentist, does often irritates the nerves of the tooth.

Answered 4/23/2023

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Return to hour Dentist for reevaluation. Crown may be microscopically high.

Answered 4/23/2023

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A member asked:

Is it normal to feel sensitivity when biting down with a temporary dental crown? the tooth has been shaved down by the dentist 4 years after the root canal. the permanent crown broke, resulting in the placement of a temporary crown for the time being?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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