I had a cavity that never got filled, so it eventually killed my tooth. In order to fix my problem, my dentist had to do a root canal and put a crown in. It was not an enjoyable day at the dentist!
Ever since I had my crown put in three years ago, my tooth has always been super sensitive to cold water, and everything I chew. I would go into the dentist every couple of months to try and fix the problem, but nothing ever fixed my problem. My dentist decided to replace the crown and see if that makes a difference. As he was taking off the crown (which normally would be really hard to take off since it is cemented into your mouth), it came off really easily! Every time I would drink cold water or chew anything, it would go through the crack and hit my nerves, which explains why it was so painful for me.
The dentist cemented my temporary crown on, which sealed up the crack. It made such a difference! The next day at work, I was chewing gum and my crown came out. I couldn't believe it could come out that easily. Notice that I am almost missing my entire back right molar (luckily, the entire crown didn't come out).
After a quick appointment at the dentist, my tooth was fixed. My tooth no longer has any sensitivity or pain. It may not seem like a big deal to most people, but I haven't had this feeling in three years! It is so nice to be able to brush my teeth and eat food without pain. I am hoping the crown will stay in until I get my permanent crown put in. Wish me luck!