Many people meet with the situation when, after installing the crown on the tooth, under it the gum begins to hurt. This can happen several hours after the procedure. And sometimes unpleasant sensations appear even after a couple of years. Many people try to eliminate symptoms by rinsing or taking painkillers. Such methods often lead to a temporary solution to the problem, because there are many reasons for the appearance of unpleasant sensations. So, and ways to get rid of them, too, not a small amount.
The reasons why the gum hurt under the crown
The appearance of pain under the crown indicates inflammation of the gum. This can talk about different reasons:
1. Poor preparation of the tooth to the procedure of prosthetics:
- the channel is not sealed up to the end, which causes inflammation in the void;
- poor obturation - the use of poor-quality porous materials or unprofessional attitude to work.
2. Hole in the root canal wall, created artificially. This can happen during:
- processing of tunnels;
- setting the pin .
3. A part of the instrument could remain in the channel. Usually, as a result, the gum under the crown hurts when pressed or loosened.
4. Incorrect installation of an artificial tooth.
What to do if the gingiva is hurting under the crown?
To remove discomfort, you can take painkillers:
- Ketanov;
- Ketorol ;
- Nyz;
- Tempalgin;
- Nurofen.
If there are no suitable drugs at home, and the pain is not strong, rinse the oral cavity with a tincture of sage, oregano or a weak solution of soda.
It is important to remember that in the event that the pain does not subside for more than three days, it is necessary to contact the treating dentist. After all, delaying the treatment process will only exacerbate the condition. As a result, you can not only lose the crown, but the remainder of the tooth on which it was attached.