{"id":2069,"date":"2025-10-16T04:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T04:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oxforddentalidahofalls.com\/?p=2069"},"modified":"2025-11-05T19:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T19:42:15","slug":"is-the-dental-crown-procedure-painful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/is-the-dental-crown-procedure-painful\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Dental Crown Procedure Painful?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have a tooth that is broken or damaged due to decay or the effects of previous treatments, your dentist may recommend a dental crown<\/a>.  The great news is that once this procedure is complete, your tooth will become stronger and more attractive\u2014but the question many patients have is, is it painful?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that getting a dental crown does not usually cause discomfort thanks to the use of local anesthesia. However, to further reduce discomfort, water is used together with high-speed instruments during preparation, and a temporary crown is placed on the prepared tooth until the final crown is crafted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper oral hygiene and regular dental checkups may also help minimize the risk of pain associated with dental crowns. Here\u2019s a more in-depth look at the issue of dental crowns and pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is There Discomfort Associated with Getting a Dental Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Numbing of the tooth being restored is usually the first step in placing a dental crown. This is to ensure that the process of preparing the tooth for the crown is as painless and as comfortable as possible. This typically involves injecting the gums with lidocaine or another local anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s worth noting, however, that getting a dental crown involves several steps, some of which may<\/em> cause pain or discomfort. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n