Question
I experienced pain when biting after the repair on the outside of my front teeth three days later. What could be the cause?
Answer
Pain in the repaired tooth may be due to the presence of a crack. The depth of the crack determines the severity of the pain. Shallow cracks generally do not cause pain, but deeper cracks can lead to severe pain when stimulated by cold, hot, or acidic substances during chewing. If the crack is very deep, even breathing can be painful, and there is a risk of tooth fracture if you bite down on something hard.