Fake tooth hurts
Pain near a crown, bridge, denture, or implant can come from the restoration, gum, bone, or a natural tooth beside it.
The short answer
Pain around a replacement tooth is not normal to ignore: it may come from the gum, supporting tooth, implant tissues, bite, or a loose or damaged restoration. The cause must be located clinically because a crown, bridge, denture, and implant have different anatomy beneath them.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
A crown covers a prepared natural tooth, a bridge rests on supporting teeth, a denture sits on mucosa, and an implant crown is attached to a fixture in jawbone. Pain on chewing, constant throbbing, gum soreness, or pressure points point to different structures.
What can you do next?
Rinse gently, clean around the restoration, and avoid chewing hard foods on that side until it is assessed. Do not glue a loose crown or bridge at home; retain a displaced part and bring it to the appointment.
When should you seek dental care?
Book dental care promptly for pain that persists, worsens, or occurs when biting. Urgent assessment is needed for facial swelling, fever, trouble swallowing, a loose implant crown, or a denture sore that does not settle.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask which structure is painful, whether the bite needs adjustment, and whether an X-ray or vitality test is needed. For an implant, ask about the gum seal, bone support, and the condition of the screw or crown.
Frequently asked questions
Can a root-treated tooth under a crown hurt?
Yes. The tissues around its root can become inflamed from leakage, fracture, recurrent decay, or a bite problem.
Why does my denture make one spot sore?
A pressure point, unstable base, food trapped beneath it, or inflamed mucosa can create a local sore area.