Q. I had a 30+ year gold crown replaced 3 years ago and have had pain ever since. The dentist referred me to a Neurologist that I have been seeing for MS and it was determined that I have Trigeminal Neurology and have been prescribed medicines to control the pain in the cheek, gums, lips, etc. But I still have pain around the crown, cannot get juice, fruit, etc near it. If I bite something on the crown it feels like something is under it and feels like I am biting on tin foil. I have been back to my dentist many times and am always told the crown is fine and to just keep taking my medicine. Is it time to see a new dentist for another opinion? I have a problem of insurance and who I can see. Thank you.

A.

If you feel you need a second opinion then I wouldprobably suggest that this is a good idea.  You obviously are beginning to loose confidence in your dentist – who may well be right but another set of eyes may cast new light on your situation

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

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