AngelCatMei
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Dear all,
Decided to create a new thread so it in any case of others having the same experience as me will be able to find some answers!
I got my root canal tooth shaved down in preparation for permanent zirconia crown that will be arriving in two weeks time. Was expecting a temporary crown, was very nervous about it as well since I really didn't want to accidentally swallow it while I'm eating or sleeping or even worse .. it popping out while I'm talking to hotel guests.
Still, I was quite surprised to hear that my dentist won't be giving me temporary crown before he proceed to shave my molar down for short and small. He explained that even if I avoid chewing on that side with a temporary crown, with me just biting down will cause unnecessary pressure to that tooth so he want to avoid that from happening. I don't know if that makes sense or he simply just want to rush through with his appointment.
I was given half a dose of anesthetic, was numb from like 11am to 3pm. The procedure itself is fine, I don't feel any pain from the tooth as it's a dead tooth anyway. But when he's packing the gum with the cord, in preparation for impression, it's so so painful. Even with the numbing shot, I could feel that pain. He mentioned that I can chew as per usual, just avoid hard and crunchy food but if I can best is to chew with the opposite side.
So, here I am today without a temporary crown for two weeks. And here I am wondering is this even normal. My gum seems red, it feels tender and sore. As if I'm getting a gum infection. Don't know if that's normal or should I call the office and be drama mama about my gum.
Afraid that any bacteria or sugar could cause the shaved down tooth further damage. Really don't know. Anyone had the same experience?
Decided to create a new thread so it in any case of others having the same experience as me will be able to find some answers!
I got my root canal tooth shaved down in preparation for permanent zirconia crown that will be arriving in two weeks time. Was expecting a temporary crown, was very nervous about it as well since I really didn't want to accidentally swallow it while I'm eating or sleeping or even worse .. it popping out while I'm talking to hotel guests.
Still, I was quite surprised to hear that my dentist won't be giving me temporary crown before he proceed to shave my molar down for short and small. He explained that even if I avoid chewing on that side with a temporary crown, with me just biting down will cause unnecessary pressure to that tooth so he want to avoid that from happening. I don't know if that makes sense or he simply just want to rush through with his appointment.
I was given half a dose of anesthetic, was numb from like 11am to 3pm. The procedure itself is fine, I don't feel any pain from the tooth as it's a dead tooth anyway. But when he's packing the gum with the cord, in preparation for impression, it's so so painful. Even with the numbing shot, I could feel that pain. He mentioned that I can chew as per usual, just avoid hard and crunchy food but if I can best is to chew with the opposite side.
So, here I am today without a temporary crown for two weeks. And here I am wondering is this even normal. My gum seems red, it feels tender and sore. As if I'm getting a gum infection. Don't know if that's normal or should I call the office and be drama mama about my gum.
Afraid that any bacteria or sugar could cause the shaved down tooth further damage. Really don't know. Anyone had the same experience?