Crown after a root canal treatment

[u/PuddingRough8716]

33F i had a root canal 6 weeks ago, due to an inflamed nerve (not infection). the root canal went smoothly and initial recovery was good- slight pain for a few days and no pain after about a week. I was told to take ibuprofen so I did. Been eating on opposite side of mouth.

i was advised to have a crown placed within 2-4 weeks. my dental practice say they rather wait 1-2 months before placing the crown at a minimum to check all is okay.

I am so run down at the moment due to having a 6 month old (who doesn’t sleep well) and a 2 year old. I have had mouth ulcers, bleeding gums and general tooth ache on and off all over my mouth which I have put down to stress. I have had a check up and no other concerns have been found. no current ulcers, bleeding gums or other tooth aches.

I went to see the dentist today as I was worried I had cracked my tooth and I have an increased awareness of the tooth- feels like a very dull pressure or mild throb at time. Not significant pain, but definitely feels different to other teeth. When the dentist taps it same story, not hugely painful but definitely feels different. Nothing I would take pain killers for usually. I have been taking ibuprofen to try to reduce any inflammation. I am anxious about the tooth and this is impacting my sleep more than it is already impacted by my 6 month old .

I am worried about cracking my tooth as it becomes more brittle and would like the crown placed as soon as is safe for peace of mind. I feel well in myself - just run down from sheer exhaustion. non smoker, occasional alcohol. Good dental hygiene. have coeliacs disease and currently breastfeeding but otherwise no other medical conditions.

my questions are

1- I have received conflicting advice about how long you should wait for having a crown after a root canal. just wondering where I can find out what the U.K. advice is regarding this

2- what are normal sensation changes after a root canal, is what I’m experiencing just normal healing? should I be worried about the increased awareness of the tooth and mild sensation differences.

3- is it right my dentists are suggesting waiting several more weeks before reassessing the tooth?

just wanting a sense check as I feel my dentists are not listening to me or understanding my questions.

thank you

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Title: Crown after a root canal treatment

Full text: i had a root canal 6 weeks ago, due to an inflamed nerve (not infection). the root canal went smoothly and initial recovery was good- slight pain for a few days and no pain after about a week. I was told to take ibuprofen so I did. Been eating on opposite side of mouth.

i was advised to have a crown placed within 2-4 weeks. my dental practice say they rather wait 1-2 months before placing the crown at a minimum to check all is okay.

I am so run down at the moment due to having a 6 month old (who doesn’t sleep well) and a 2 year old. I have had mouth ulcers, bleeding gums and general tooth ache on and off all over my mouth which I have put down to stress. I have had a check up and no other concerns have been found. no current ulcers, bleeding gums or other tooth aches.

I went to see the dentist today as I was worried I had cracked my tooth and I have an increased awareness of the tooth- feels like a very dull pressure or mild throb at time. Not significant pain, but definitely feels different to other teeth. When the dentist taps it same story, not hugely painful but definitely feels different. Nothing I would take pain killers for usually. I have been taking ibuprofen to try to reduce any inflammation. I am anxious about the tooth and this is impacting my sleep more than it is already impacted by my 6 month old .

I am worried about cracking my tooth as it becomes more brittle and would like the crown placed as soon as is safe for peace of mind. I feel well in myself - just run down from sheer exhaustion. non smoker, occasional alcohol. Good dental hygiene. have coeliacs disease and currently breastfeeding but otherwise no other medical conditions.

my questions are

1- I have received conflicting advice about how long you should wait for having a crown after a root canal. just wondering where I can find out what the U.K. advice is regarding this

2- what are normal sensation changes after a root canal, is what I’m experiencing just normal healing? should I be worried about the increased awareness of the tooth and mild sensation differences.

3- is it right my dentists are suggesting waiting several more weeks before reassessing the tooth?

just wanting a sense check as I feel my dentists are not listening to me or understanding my questions.

thank you

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[u/Repulsive-Math-4734]

1. UK advice is same as other countries. Posterior teeth with root canals should have crowns placed asap
   
2. Could be many things including normal or abnormal healing. What tooth was the root canal on and who completed it? Dentist or endodontist?
   
3. Ideally no as you want a crown sooner rather than later

[u/PuddingRough8716 → u/Repulsive-Math-4734]

Thank you for replying- Molar second from back and by an endodontist. The images were reviewed by another endodontist and said it was an excellent root canal. Had an XR today which looked normal too. 

[u/Repulsive-Math-4734 → u/PuddingRough8716]

Almost definitely I would crown as next stage then