What to do when a tooth decays under a crown? - Dr. Ranjani Rao

First of all it is very difficult for the dentist to access that tooth as long as the crown is present. So it is extremely important that the doctor takes a diagnostic x-ray, check what is happening underneath and then delicately cut through the crown in order to reach the decayed tooth. There are times when the tooth structure under the corn is perfectly okay but there is some residual infection or repeat infection at the tip of the roots . In such cases the doctor can make a small opening, an orifice through the metal crown, access the root and do the treatment that is required, debride the tooth disinfect it and refill the tooth without disturbing the crown at all. So next time when you please ask the dentist if that s an option for the tooth.

[TheHalloweenKing]

Always get implants. It’s worth the money in the long run. I just had a crown done and now I need a root canal. So 800 plus the replacement cost of the crown. My crown is less than a year old

[sandysue]

I just had that done 3 days ago. That night, it ached just because of the mechanics of having my mouth open and manipulated for close to an hour, but it's all better now. I keep biting the inside of my mouth when I eat because of the procedure involved and the tools used but it will heal, and that too will all go away. Well worth 3 or 4 days of some discomfort.

[BritishEmpireBIOHost]

My crown on my tooth fell out once and it sucked

[Coco_Clip]

I had my metal tooth for 2 years and hasn't fall out

[JosephRiggs-rgjn]

I had back teeth drilled 5 years ago but it hurt so bad them back teeth when I eat I don't know what do but don't won't a root canal 😔

[farazfaraz]

please tell me i got 2 crown teeth 3 month ago but now when i eating or rubbing my teeth its smell why its happen can i need replace them

[karenhendrickson]

I have had my crown for 25 years or more. Now it has lifted. Two dead nerves sticking out. Told reg. Primary Physician. He said it was old food. I disagree. After old food and scab infection just pours. Been fighting it to no avail. Has pushed my chronic fatigue and liver to where I fell out of remission for chonic fatgue. Blood work claimed all kinds of things, including infection. After Keflex it is still infected. Must see a Dentist. My life literally depends on it. Cost well pray for us. That is our obstacle. If anyone has advice I am open to it.

[afrostyyt]

Ive had my tooth crown since last year and right now it is sharp, not too sharp but a little bit
Any concerns and what to do??? Im 18 by the way