Old dental crown hurting?

I've had an dental crown on my bottom left molar for about 8 years. Last night it started hurting. I feel like theres a lot of pressure on my tooth. Do I have an infection? Will I have to have a new crown made? Someone please help! I'm in a lot of pain.

Old dental crown hurting?
I dont think its an infection but Im sure you are going to need a new crown.


My little brother just went back about two weeks ago and he was haveing the same problem.


For a while my molar was hurting too but I decided to ignor it until It fell off when I was eating Tacos from Taco Bell. lol


It wasnt funny then but hey You should go to a dentist quick.


Hope your mouth feels better. : )
Reply:You may have a crack in the crown and the looseness is pressing down on old dental work underneath it when you chew. I had the same problem last year and had to have mine replaced.





If you had an abscess (infection) you would know it, as it hurts like no other kind of pain. It's intolerable throbbing that makes even talking, sleeping, eating, or drinking impossible. The last one I had brought me to tears because I couldn't eat a thing for days and no amount of over the counter pain killers would even touch it.
Reply:You may have an abscess, as someone else already mentioned. That would cause a lot of pain and pressure. I would definitely get to a dentist and get an x-ray to find out what is going on. If you do have an infection starting in the root, it will only get worse and will not go away. I just had one myself and this has got to be the absolutely worst kind of pain you can have. A root canal was the answer and got rid of the problem. And by the way, a root canal is not all that awful when done by a good dentist. It will take away the pain and save the tooth. Don't delay.....have a dentist check it out immediately. You will be glad to did.
Reply:It could be an abscess, and the only way you'll know for sure would be to have an xray taken. If endodontc (root canal) treatment is needed, it can be done through the top of the crown... and with any luck the crown won't need to be replaced.





See if you can get an emergency appointment at your dentist's office today~





Best of luck to you.
Reply:Apply a little clove oil around the tooth. Or rinse your mouth with mouth wash or vodka. The pain will come down. Then go to the dentist.