Its been 2 weeks since I bit something hard and I have had sensitivity to heat and cold and some dull ache. My dentist says I have a craze crack but believes the pain is from tooth trauma. There is no pain when I chew and the pain does go away at times. How long does tooth trauma last and is a root canal an option?
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The dull ache and pain while chewing and associated hot and cold sensitivity is due the trauma which is caused to the tooth, having resulted in the crack as the dentist has mentioned. I would advise you to get a radiograph and proceed with the root canal treatment, followed by a crown. For the pain, ibuprofen can be taken if you are not allergic to any medicine. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.