I broke a crown on the left bottom molar. Had a replacement crown placed 2 weeks ago. Now cont pain in jaw ,cheek, and left side of my head with sore gland under my jaw. Only relief with Motrin . High spots have all been filed down. Had no pain with this tooth eve after I broke it. What could be the problem?
Hi Dear, As per your query you have pain in the jaw and left side of the head after getting crown. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to three reasons :-- Firstly there can be still a high point ion crown, which is responsible for misalignment of jaw .- Secondly the infection has spread under the tooth and crown, which is causing pressure and pain. - Thirdly there can be cracked tooth under the crown, which get broken during tooth cutting for crown. I would suggest you to visit dentist again for proper diagnosis. Doctor may order X-ray, bite test or examine it with probe. Doctor my remove the crown and considered root canal give splint or extract in case of crack, relieve the high point further. Doctor may also prescribe antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory. For now do warm saline rinses and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,