Pain after crown preperation

[js.michelle]

I have slight pain and sensitivity after crown prep. I was told after an xray that I did not need a root canal my question is should I request one before the permanent crown is fitted next week. I need the crown due to an old large amalgam filling that had cracks.

Thanks for any advise.

[Dr Pav Khaira]

Hi Michelle,

Some mild sensitivity can be expected depending on how the tooth was prepared and sealed. As long as you are not in any major pain things should settle for you. I would recommend that you inform your dentist so that they can check things for you

I hope this helps

Kindest regards

[js.michelle]

Hi Michelle,

Some mild sensitivity can be expected depending on how the tooth was prepared and sealed. As long as you are not in any major pain things should settle for you. I would recommend that you inform your dentist so that they can check things for you

I hope this helps

Kindest regards

Thank you. It is now a week later and it has settled a bit but still at times when eating I feel pain. Today I ate something sweet and it ached for a couple of minutes but is fine now. The tooths old filling was very large and apparently had cracks . I am due to have the permanent crown fitted in 2 days should I insist on root treatment? and if I do have root treatment and it isn't really needed is that a problem?
Thank you so much for your help.
M