Hi orayb,

It sounds like the new crown is either too high or doesn't fit properly.

A new crown should NEVER hurt to chew on or cause any other sort of discomfort with the exception of a slight tight feeling for the first day or two.

It is not unusual for a dentist to shave down the opposing tooth when trying to adjust your bite. If this is done minimally, no it will not affect that other tooth. If it is done in excess, yes, it could damage the tooth.

However, what you are describing is NOT ok and it is not something to just live with because it isn't going to get better on it's own. If the new crown is high when you bite down which means that you are biting into it prematurely, you could actually damage the nerve and cause the tooth to die. If the crown does not fit properly and that is why it is hurting to chew on, it needs to be removed an a new one that fits better needs to be made.

To remove the crown will jeopardize the integrity of the crown...... yes, it will ruin it and a new one will have to be made.

It is not a good idea to let this wait because it doesn't take long for the nerve of a tooth to die if it is constantly aggravated. If your dentist will not adjust the new crown so it is comfortable or remove it and make a new one that is better fitting, then I would suggest that you seek an opinion from another dentist (not in the same office).

Let us know how you are doing!!

Bryanna