{"id":150,"date":"2019-06-07T22:28:11","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T22:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/?p=150"},"modified":"2019-07-03T12:28:59","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T12:28:59","slug":"in-pain-while-waiting-for-dental-crowns-try-these-at-home-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/07\/in-pain-while-waiting-for-dental-crowns-try-these-at-home-remedies\/","title":{"rendered":"In Pain While Waiting For Dental Crowns? Try These At-Home Remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve recently gotten a dental crown or will be getting one soon, you\u2019ve had damage to your teeth that was too severe to be repaired with a simple dental filling. Dental crowns are a great way to restore your tooth\u2019s strength and appearance for many years. But it\u2019s not uncommon to have a bit of lingering pain soon after the procedure is done, particularly if you\u2019re still wearing a temporary crown. Fortunately, the pain usually goes away on its own within a few weeks, but there are some great at-home options you can use in the meantime. Learn more below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Does Your Tooth Still Hurt? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth have three layers: Enamel is the hard outer layer, dentin is the softer middle layer, and the center of the tooth contains the nerve and blood supply. When a tooth is damaged by a cavity or fracture, a dentist will recommend treatment based on how much of each layer is affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When most of the outer layers have been damaged but the nerve is still intact, dental crowns<\/a> are usually recommended. However, even if the nerve isn\u2019t directly affected, a cavity may have gotten close enough to \u201cirritate\u201d it. This one potential reason for lingering pain after a crown procedure. Oftentimes, a sensitive nerve simply needs a little time to heal, which can take several weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, sometimes sensitivity can occur if the bite is off. In these cases, a dentist can easily adjust the crown to correct your bite and relieve the discomfort. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At-Home Ways To Relieve Pain <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have pain after getting a crown, there are several\noptions from most drugstores to manage it at home. But if these remedies don\u2019t\nwork or you have pain that lasts longer than a couple of weeks, be sure to call\nyour dentist for an evaluation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n