Q: I have a porcelain over metal ‘crown’. The gum itself was shaped with the drill to a ‘T’ and the crown was glued over. I did have a root-canal immediately after the vertically broken tooth was removed. This was over a month ago and I still feel sensitivity if I bite or brush, on the side of the mouth that was worked on. Could I have an infection under the crown? I do feel a slight pain when I floss one side of the crown. The dentist says I am ‘too paranoid’. I think a month is more than enough time. What should I do?
A: I would suggest a 2nd opinion with a specialist ASAP. A Periodontist or an Endodontist would work.
