Compared to other dental work, getting a dental crown is a tad invasive. It’s thus only natural to wonder whether the process involves aches, pains, and so on. Indeed, many would-be patients worry that dental crown treatment will hurt or be unpleasant. There’s really no need to panic, though; this procedure is genuinely smooth and painless. Just let your Rockville dentist explain why crown treatment doesn’t hurt in the helpful summary below.
Neither Treatment Phase Hurts
A normal dental crown treatment involves an initial “prep visit” and the later “crown placement.” That said, neither of these treatment phases is painful.
Prep Visit
To “prep” your tooth for its crown, a dentist removes some of its enamel. (This step helps the final restoration fit more securely and comfortably.) The removal process doesn’t hurt, though; your tooth is numbed with an anesthetic beforehand. That means you won’t feel any discomfort as bits of enamel get shaved from your smile.
(The impression taken after enamel is removed doesn’t hurt either. In general, it only requires that you smile for a digital scan or bite into some soft putty.)
Crown Placement
The dentist bonds the crown to your tooth at the placement appointment, which occurs several weeks after the prep visit. Said bonding doesn’t hurt because your pearly white is numbed ahead of time. Even better, the anesthesia’s numbing effect fades so gradually that you won’t feel anything until you return home.
Aches Come After Crown Treatment
All things considered, you’ll only feel aches (if any) after your crown treatment is over. The anesthesia will have worn off by that time, and your treated tooth will have a slightly different shape.
Rest assured that such soreness is mild and short-lived. A few days out from your treatment, it should dissipate completely. Do contact your dentist, though, if your bite feels off or if your pain persists.
Delaying Your Crown Causes Pain
Honestly, it isn’t getting a dental crown that hurts. It’s the process of delaying treatment that would lead to pain.
A damaged tooth without a crown will suffer over time. In particular, it’s very likely to develop chips, cracks, or even a dental emergency. Such things would only lead to tooth sensitivity and intense pain.
On the other hand, a quick dental crown procedure would reduce and even prevent pain.
Rest assured that dental crown treatment doesn’t hurt. So, please see your dental provider to get your own painless cap!
About the Practice
Rockville Family Dentistry is based in Rockville, MD. Led by Dr. Shahram Modarres, our practice aims to make your every dental visit effective, comfortable, and personalized. We thus tailor our treatments to your smile’s specific needs, whether you’re getting a mere dental checkup or a custom dental crown. This approach provides you and your family with truly thriving grins! For more details or to book an appointment, please contact us on our website or by phone at (301)-816-9400.