Pain & Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are usually needed by people of middle age and older. They are intended to prevent pain by protecting a cracked tooth or one that is too damaged to repair with a filling. A dental crown can also anchor bridgework in place.

Dental Crown

• A dental crown, or cap, is a tooth-shaped cover that your dentist places on your tooth. It can be made of metal or porcelain.

Associated Pain

• A dental crown is often put in place after you undergo other dental procedures like a root canal. While the dental crown does not cause pain, you could experience lingering discomfort from the root canal, according to the University of Iowa.

Sensitivity

• Some teeth with dental crowns can be sensitive to heat and cold. If this happens to you, you could experience discomfort while eating.

Misplaced Crown

• If you feel pain when you bite down and put pressure on your dental crown, the crown could be positioned too high on your tooth and your dentist will need to adjust it.

Considerations

• Dental crowns are not usually painful. If you experience pain with yours, contact your dentist.