Temporary Crown and bleeding gum

[msgb98]

I had a temporary crown put on last week.
I went back to the dentist 5 days later because after all the Novocaine wore off the tooth was very jagged and causing issues with my tongue. It was the earliest I could get in with the dentist. Now I have noticed that the tooth behind the tooth worked on there is a bit of bleeding. Is it because of the jagged edges of the temprory in front of it or is there an abscess beginning to start. The tooth in front also had a cavity filled 5 months ago and now is sensitive to water as is the one behind.
I am concerned do I need a root canal now. Do all these teeth need to be replaced?
I feel every ache and pain in my mouth as I do not have a very high tolerance for pain in my mouth.
I am also concerned because one of my sisters stated that she doesn't have much faith in this dentist. She went to this dentist for a long time and then she moved to another state. I have been going to this dentist for over 20 years and he did a prior crown on me and I do not really remember this much of an issue. I have other family members that go to this dentist and they do not have problems with this dentist or so I believe.
Did this person do a poor job on me and I am feeling the brunt of the mistake?

[aunjypoo]

When you get impressions down for a crown, and a temp made/put on they use cord, and pack it around the gums slightly under the tissue (So that you have a good fit when they crown comes in) It always made me queasy to watch.. That is quite a bit of trauma to your gums and now that you are no longer numb you are noticing the pain. If you started to shove stuff up under your gums I am certain it would bleed.. This is the same scenario, I've seen people bleed like stuck pigs, some not at all, and some just leave with horrible bruising on the gum tissue... It's all normal.. You probably just re-irritated the gum tissue which caused the bleeding.. If it was beginning to abscess the dentist would have noticed, abscesses don't just pop out of nowhere there is an underlying cause such as decay, or a failed root canal.

Teeth with fillings are also commonly sensitive to hot/cold/water/etc... It's unpleasant, and thats why getting the tooth/teeth crowned (if the filling it too large) is sometimes reccomended, along with many other reasons.. My teeth are sensitive to hot/cold/water and I've never had a cavity in my entire life primary or adult teeth, it's just how my teeth are.

I am certain you have nothing to worry about.
Temporary crowns are not always perfectly smooth because its just a paste that sets up hard in a mold of your old tooth, they just didn't grind it down enough, but take too much off and you're left with a silly looking, too-small tooth, while you wait for a permanent crown.

Dentists like everyone else make mistakes, but they go through all that schooling for a reason. You're fine and everything you are experiencing is normal under the circumstances..

[msgb98]

Thank you
I am feeling everything.
I am almost afraid of eating.
I know that coumadin (blood thinners) wreck havoc on teeth (I was on it for 2 1/2 yrs due to DVT).
I had a crown done during the time I was on Coumadin. The one I had last week was the second one I have ever had.
I guess I should count my blessings but it seems that everything that I put in my mouth hurts the gums. The Teeth hurt too and it is not just the ones that he has worked on in the last few months.
The dental assistant stated that the slides or x-rays they took as recently as January and October look like things are fine.
I guess I am just nervous because of something someone stated.

[aunjypoo]

I'm sorry you're in pain, it's never fun regardless the reason. Have you taken any ibuprofen? Should help with inflammation. Anbesol or Orajel along the gum line? Warm salt water rinses can even help. I don't know how well it works but I've heard drinking milk can even help aching teeth. Make sure when you go in to get your permanent crown seated everything fits like it should, they shouldn't numb you so you will be able to tell. They can always shape parts of it until it feels comfortable to you!

[LindaRK]

My feeling is that dentistry isn't an exact science .... I think I've finally reached the point where I don't think the medical profession is either! LOL

Anyway - you could be having referred pain.  You might feel pain in several teeth and the problem is just with one tooth.  It's tricky that way.  I had a specific tooth that was causing problems - they did a root canal - pain still there.  Did an apiectomy (side/gum root canal), pain still there.  Nothing showed up on a panogram (360 degree x-ray).  I had the tooth extracted and the inside was severly fractured.  On top of that, the same thing happened to the tooth next door. It was a very long, arduous process (almost 2 years), but it's done now (had my final oral surgery appointment today, in fact!).

if you feel uncomfortable with your current dentist, you might want to get a second opinion.  I've done that before - especially with oral surgeons or endodentists.

[msgb98]

I was actually thinking about looking for a different dentist.
Not because I don't like this one.
I think he understands my dental phobia but at the same time I get the feeling that I am a pain in the rear.
I am one of those patients who brushes and flosses and yet I always have these issues.
My whole family at one time went to this dentist.
Three brothers live out of the area so they no longer go to this dentist. One sister no longer goes to this dentist and neither does the other sister or my mother. It seems it is my father, my husband and another brother.
I just wonder if perhaps if I went to a hollistic dentist. I was also wondering if perhaps a dentist who was closer to me location wise.
I don't know.
I did end up calling this dentist this morning and the assistant stated that the x-rays from October and January look fine. There doesn't seem to be a problem.
I just feel like there is a hole in the tooth and it is causing issues and sensitivities.
I can't keep going to all sorts of dentist because I do not have a job and the insurance that my husband carries for dental probably would not cover all that I am concerned about.
I hate feeling like a pain or the person who cried wolf too many times.
I know I am all over the place with this post--sorry.