Are porcelain crowns painful? – In what cases are they painful?

Porcelain crowns are also known as porcelain crowns – this is a dental cosmetic solution that helps restore the shape and color of teeth. From there, overcoming tooth defects brings about a more perfect smile. For this reason, porcelain crowns are increasingly popular and many customers choose to improve the appearance of their teeth. However, there are still many customers who worry that porcelain crowns cause pain and discomfort. So is porcelain crowning painful, let’s find out in detail with My Auris through the following article. 

Is porcelain crowning painful?

Porcelain crowning is understood as using porcelain crowns that have been crafted in shape and size similar to real teeth and placed on real tooth stumps. And this real tooth pulp has been ground at the appropriate rate before. The crown is attached tightly to the gum, covering the real tooth pulp inside. 

The process of taking porcelain crowns is quick, simple, and saves time. Specifically: examination, general check of oral health, treatment of diseases (if any), grinding teeth, taking tooth impressions, making porcelain teeth, testing and attaching fixed porcelain crowns. 

According to doctors, porcelain crown procedures do not cause pain or discomfort to customers. However, tooth grinding is a mandatory step before porcelain crowns. However, before grinding the teeth, the doctor will inject an appropriate amount of anesthetic. This helps customers feel comfortable and does not cause any pain. After 1-2 hours, when the anesthetic wears off, pain may appear because the gums have not had time to adapt. But, with proper dental care and healthy eating, the pain will subside 2-3 days later. 

Does porcelain crowns hurt
This simulation of real tooth pulp has been ground

In case of pain when taking a dental crown porcelain?

Even though porcelain crowns are said to not cause pain, there are still many cases of prolonged pain after installing porcelain crowns. However, not all cases have lasting pain after porcelain crowns. Here are some typical cases that cause pain after porcelain crowns:

People with sensitive, weak tooth base

Some people are born with sensitive, weak tooth base, even a small impact can cause a lot of pain in their teeth. So for these people, the impact of grinding porcelain teeth will cause more pain and last longer than for people with good oral health. 

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People with sensitive and weak teeth – In what cases will it hurt when getting crowns Porcelain?

The disease has not been treated before porcelain crowns

Not everyone has good oral health, therefore, before porcelain crowns, the doctor must examine and check the teeth first gingivitis, periodontitis, pulpitis, etc. leading to incomplete treatment of symptoms. This causes prolonged pain and discomfort after porcelain crowns. 

Ceramic crowns at a dental facility do not guarantee quality. successful and safe. Because poor quality dental facilities are also factors that cause prolonged pain after porcelain crowns. Specifically as follows:

  • Inadequate and non-modern machines and tools do not support accurate tooth examination and grinding. 
  • Dentistry that does not ensure sterile conditions increases the risk of infection. 
  • Dental glue leaks: Dentistry without modern technology and machinery will easily cause the glue to loosen and leak to the outside. causing sensitivity and pain that affects the gums. 

Poor quality porcelain teeth materials

The market today has many lines of porcelain teeth with different materials. Porcelain teeth of clear origin are not worth mentioning. not ensuring good thermal conductivity and tooth protection will cause prolonged pain, especially when chewing. src=”https://myauris.vn/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chup-rang-su-co-dau-khong-truong-hop-nao-bi-dau-2.jpg” decoding=”async” class=”size-full wp-image-44524″ alt=”Does porcelain crowns hurt” width=”600″ height=”400″>

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Improper diet and oral hygiene 

After getting crowns Porcelain, gums are sensitive and have not yet adapted. At this time, you need to have a healthy diet. If you eat foods that are hard, chewy, too hot, too cold, etc., it will make your teeth sensitive and painful for a long time. 

How to fix pain after porcelain crowns

How to fix it at home

As mentioned, after getting porcelain crowns, it will cause pain for 2-3 days because the gums have not yet adapted. At this time, to reduce pain and be more comfortable, people can apply some of the following methods:

  • Use pain relievers: Talk to your doctor Ask your doctor to prescribe appropriate pain relievers. Absolutely avoid overuse and use without a doctor’s prescription. Commonly used pain relievers: paracetamol, Ibuprofen,…
  • Rinse with salt water: You can use saline or salt water mixed at home Antibacterial, plaque cleaning, anti-inflammatory properties protect oral health and effectively reduce pain.
  • Adjust eating habits and oral hygiene: In the first days of porcelain crowns, people should prioritize soft, liquid foods, etc. When eating normally, they should also limit foods that are too hard, too chewy, or too chewy. many lines,… 
Does porcelain crowns hurt
How to fix pain after porcelain crowns at home

How to fix it at the dentist

If the pain persists and shows no signs of improvement, people should contact their doctor and go directly to the dentist for examination. If they are not comfortable with their previous dentist, they can change to another dentist to fix the problem. Depending on the cause of the pain, the doctor will have a suitable solution. aria-level=”1″>In case of pathology: The doctor will remove the porcelain crown and completely treat the pathology before reinstalling the porcelain crown. The doctor will remove and re-adjust the porcelain crown. If the porcelain crown is not correct, the doctor will remove the porcelain crown and re-make a new porcelain crown to suit. 

  • In case of extensive grinding of teeth: Once the real tooth has been ground, much of the tooth structure cannot be restored decreasepainful condition. 
  • In case of poor quality porcelain crowns: This case is simple, the customer will choose a new porcelain crown with clear origin, genuine, clear warranty and replace the previous poor porcelain crown. 
  • Does porcelain crowns hurt
    How to fix it at the dentist

    Thus,whether porcelain crowns are painful depends on many factors. Most importantly, customers should find and choose a reputable dentist. This is to avoid wasting time, effort and expense, especially without affecting oral health. 

    Above is the information about is porcelain crowns painful, hope everyone can answer their questions. If you still have concerns, please contact My Auris Dental immediately for detailed advice and answers and to schedule an examination as soon as possible.

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