Porcelain dental bonding is a form of restoring the appearance of both the shape and color of the teeth. The process of attaching porcelain teeth is simple, quick and the results bring many benefits to oral health. However, there are many customers who worry that porcelain teeth will cause pain. Sois it painful to get porcelain teeth? Let’s find out in detail with My Auris dentistry through the following article.
Is porcelain tooth placement painful?
After 1-2 hours of attaching porcelain teeth, the anesthetic will run out, and it may cause mild pain and soreness because the gums have not had time to adapt. The pain will last for the first 2-3 days and will gradually decrease and disappear after that. However, before attaching porcelain teeth, there will be a process of grinding real teeth to the appropriate ratio. Under the effect of anesthetic, tooth grinding does not cause pain or discomfort to customers.
Porcelain tooth placement is one of the stages of the porcelain crown method. Accordingly, attaching porcelain teeth is considered the final step, completing the tooth restoration process. After the porcelain tooth has been crafted, the doctor will try and attach the porcelain tooth to the ground tooth pulp. When the customer feels comfortable, no longer uncomfortable and has a standard bite, the doctor will fix the porcelain teeth on the jaw with specialized dental glue.
Simulation of porcelain tooth attachment
Causes of porcelain tooth attachment causing pain
It is known that the pain after installing porcelain teeth is mild and quickly subsides. However, there are still many cases of persistent pain. So what is the cause?
Slight trauma, impact during the process of attaching porcelain teeth
During the process of attaching porcelain teeth, the tool may have to come into contact with some soft tissues such as gums and oral mucosa. This may cause some mild pain or discomfort after the anesthetic gradually wears off.
Improper fit of the porcelain teeth
If the porcelain teeth are not attached correctly or do not fit the structure of the gums and mouth, and the bite is not correct, it can create uneven pressure on the teeth and cause pain or discomfort. extended roof. Most especially during the chewing process.
Or in cases where the material used to make porcelain teeth is of poor quality and does not ensure good thermal conductivity, it can also cause tooth sensitivity and lasting pain.
The mismatch of porcelain teeth causes pain during the process of attaching porcelain teeth
Sensitive gums and tooth base sensitive
Some people with naturally sensitive teeth will be susceptible to pain even with just a small impact. If these people have porcelain teeth, the pain will be more severe and longer than normal people.
Dental glue is not guaranteed
Dental dentists who use poor quality glue or do not use modern tools and machines will easily leak glue. At this time, not only does the porcelain tooth easily loosen and fall out, but it also affects the gums, causing lasting pain.
Poor doctor skills
Porcelain tooth attachment is simple but requires meticulousness and proper technique from the doctor. Even a slight deviation will affect and cause lasting tooth pain after porcelain is placed. Doctors are less skilled and do not calculate and control well the proportion of teeth that need grinding, causing the tooth structure to be greatly invaded. This makes teeth sensitive and painful.
Or the doctor did not take an accurate tooth impression, leading to the porcelain tooth having the wrong proportions and size. From there, it leads to misalignment when porcelain is attached, causing prolonged pain.
Poor doctor skills, inaccurate impressions of porcelain teeth or excessive tooth grinding, causing pain when attaching porcelain teeth
In addition, the doctor’s failure to examine and diagnose pathologies before attaching porcelain is also a factor that causes prolonged pain. Teeth with diseases such as tooth decay, gingivitis, periodontitis, pulpitis, etc., if not treated, will have prolonged pain after porcelain is attached.
Use painkillers as directed by your doctor: Your dentist will prescribe painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve pain and reduce swelling. Follow your doctor’s dosage and instructions, avoid overusing pain relievers. Because painkillers are not good for your health.
Implement cold or hot compresses: Use a cold bag or soft towel wrapped in ice to apply to the painful, swollen cheek area. Absolutely do not apply the compress directly to the tooth because it will make the pain worse.
Avoid hot foods and drinks: Avoid foods and drinks that are too hot after the first few days after placing porcelain teeth, because high or too low temperatures can increase pain and discomfort.
Restrict food hard and chewing from one side: Avoid chewing hard foods or chewing from the side where the porcelain tooth is attached to reduce pressure on the teeth and gums, especially in the first days after the porcelain tooth is attached. Physiological salt water or make your own warm salt water at home. Salt water helps clean and reduce bacteria, helps support the healing process of injuries, fights inflammation and increases the ability to clean the oral cavity.
Eliminate bad habits, especially teeth grinding: Teeth grinding causes teeth to collide and rub. too much, putting pressure on the teeth. At this time, not only does it cause a lot of pain, but it also increases the risk of broken and cracked porcelain teeth.
Follow your doctor’s instructions: Follow your doctor’s instructions on caring for and cleaning your porcelain teeth.
Rinshing your mouth and cleaning your teeth thoroughly is a way to reduce pain after installing porcelain teeth at home
In addition, if the pain persists and does not improve, people should contact a doctor and go to the dentist for a check-up soon Dental condition and porcelain teeth, depending on the cause, the doctor will have appropriate remedies.
The porcelain teeth are crooked: If the porcelain teeth are crooked due to poor installation, the doctor will adjust and reattach them neatly due to incorrect proportions, the doctor will have to remove the porcelain crown and send it to the lab for fabrication again.
Pathology: In case of pathology that has not been thoroughly treated, the doctor will have to remove the porcelain crown and treat the pathology before reinstalling the porcelain crown.
How to reduce pain after having porcelain teeth attached at the dentist
The above is information aboutceramic tooth attachments Is it painful, I hope everyone can answer their questions. Most importantly, everyone should look for and choose a reputable dentist that ensures the doctor’s skillsIf you have any concerns, please contact My Auris Dental immediately for more detailed advice and answers.
