Expert: Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD - 12/3/2009

Question
hello my daughter hand a root canal done to save the teeth in 2005
now she had feel of lose crown like 6 month ago at that time dentist said nothing wrong she got some pain killer and that,s it she was ok now after 6 month  sha had more swear pain and feels like she feeling  crown had shifted or she can feel it moved am wonder if rout canal was done 5 yr ago how she is feeling sensitivity after nerve was cut we dont have insurance now and what will be procdure do u recommand to just remove that tooth on which crown was build or crown can be re adjusted to it,s original position  and after rout canal if that area was supose to give pain she is out of town in dorme and comming back 15 th december any suggestion
thank you

Answer
Hi Khalid,

I'm sorry your daughter is going through all this. The first thing is to get a good diagnosis of what is causing her problem. Is it crown related or a failing root canal or even another tooth? You might want her to see an endodontist for evaluation. Then you will know what your options are for treatment and the costs of each. If there is any way to save the tooth, that would be a good thing. At her age, the lost of a tooth can end up with big problems in the future, especially if it is not replaced.

Start with a good exam...you can make her an appointment for that....and go from there.

Hope this helps.

Gary Backlund DMD, MSD