Super nervous about crown prep tomorrow

[MountainMama]

I am getting the lower right first molar prepped for a crown tomorrow, due to a crack in the tooth. I am terrified, since the last tooth that needed a crown turned into a root canal and then extraction. The last simple filling turned into an extraction. So I am so scared that this one will end up as an extraction as well, since I will not do another root canal, as they have failed every time on me.
I have to get the first molar on the other side crowned as well, but am putting that one off for awhile, as I can only chew on that side until the implant post has become secure.

Wish me luck, please! I go in early at 8 a.m.

 

[Judythecat]

Good luck! Will be thinking of you in the morning. ?

 

[kitkat]

Sending you lots of luck tomorrow that everything goes smoothly!

 

[CourageAndBraveryASAP]

Good luck! You’re an inspiration on here and you sharing the ups and downs of your journey has helped me a lot with perspective. I will think of you tomorrow. Hoping it all goes very well.

 

[MountainMama]

Good luck! You’re an inspiration on here and you sharing the ups and downs of your journey has helped me a lot with perspective. I will think of you tomorrow. Hoping it all goes very well.

Aww, thank you! I am glad my journey is helping others. It is good to know something positive is coming out of all the misery.

 

[MountainMama]

Thank you to all who responded and offered support and good luck. I am still super nervous, and can't wait until it is over!

 

[MountainMama]

So I just got done. It was not pleasant, as I hate the sound of the grinding tool. I am still really nervous, as the numbness is starting to wear off a little, and I am already feeling pain in the tooth. The dentist said I shouldn't really feel pain in the tooth, just in the injection sites, so I am terrified that it is going to end up extracted. I am praying it settles down. If it already hurts now, what is it going to feel like when the numbness is gone?

 

[MountainMama]

Okay, it is feeling better now. No more numbness and the pain hasn't gotten worse. I took a tylenol and have eaten some soup.
I go back May 2 for the permanent crown, and then May 9 for the other crown prep on the lower left molar. I am praying that this works and that I will be able to chew again!

 

[karichan]

Hello Ms. MountainMama. I hope you're feeling better and your crown is doing good. I'm gonna be getting a crown for a broken molar at the end of this month. Is there anything I need to know about the pain and general maintenance of the tooth after they put the crown on? I'm super nervous about it since I'll also be getting a root canal with it before they place the crown since it broken due a deep cavity.

 

[MountainMama]

Good luck with your crown! Unfortunately, mine flared back up again, and the endodontist tested it and said it was irreversible pulpitis. I chose to extract it, as I have had two root canals already and both failed...they don't seem to work on me.

As far as care, the dentist told me just to be gentle on it for a week or so. I didn't chew at all on it, as I was scared to.

 

[kitkat]

Is there anything I need to know about the pain and general maintenance of the tooth after they put the crown on? I'm super nervous about it since I'll also be getting a root canal with it before they place the crown since it broken due a deep cavity.

I experienced some tenderness for a few days after my root canal. Not sure how soon after you will be getting your crown. I had a temporary filling placed immediately after the root canal and then had to go to my dentist for a temp crown and then again for the permanent crown. I do not recall any pain or irritation after the temp or permanent crowns. As far as maintenance, if you have a temp crown be sure to avoid sticky, crunchy, or hard foods.

 

[karichan]

Okay, I was just hoping that there would be little to no pain. My sister said she was just generally uncomfortable after the root canal but it went away after a few days. I'm getting the temp crown placed the same day as the root canal. Permanent crown 2-3 week later.

 

[kitkat]

There was no pain at all during the procedure and the soreness after was not anything that over the counter pain killers couldn’t take care of. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.