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About Benjamin Schwartz, D.D.S.
Expertise
I can answer a range of questions in dentistry, ranging from cosmetic dentistry, fillings, root canals, and comprehensive treatment. Specifically, my fields of interest are in CEREC technology, Invisalign (Invisable braces), and Endodontics (root canals).

Experience
Full time practicing dentist in New York City, treating all phases of adult dental needs. Specific focus on Invisalign cases, Endodontic (root canal) treatment, and CEREC single visit restorations.

Publications
Schwartz Benjamin, Boczko Fae, McKeon S. Oral Care For The Elderly. Perspectives in Gerontology December 2006

Education/Credentials
New York University College of Dentistry - D.D.S.
Woodhull Medical Center, 1 year post-graduate residency program - GPR

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Dentistry - crown

Expert: Benjamin Schwartz, D.D.S. - 11/1/2009

Question
i just got a permanent crown on my two back teeth. the very back one is gold covers the complete tooth. here is my question. i got this done the 20th of October. my jaw pain wakes me up at night. my tooth does not hurt it is my jaw from the back of my jaw by my ear clear down the side of my teeth. i feel silly calling the dentist however, the pain is enough for 3 advil every night around 2 am. so i take advil around 9 because i know around 2 i am waking up to jaw pain. plus the back of my gold crown feels like it is pinching my gum in the back.

Answer
Hi Juli,

First of all - you shouldn't feel silly calling the dentist! Especially when you are in this amount of pain!

Next - sometimes, when therapy is performed on a tooth (such as a crown preparation#, the tooth gets irritated. At times, it can become so irritated, that the nerve inside of the tooth dies. This will then lead to excruciating pain that wakes one up at nighttime. The solution to this problem is a root canal therapy. (No, they are not so scary! :o)

I would recommend following up with your dentist ASAP, as the pain will only get worse and can lead to further problems.

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