SameDay Dentist on Instagram: "🦷 “I have a crown… so why does my tooth still hurt?” Many people think a dental crown makes a tooth immune to pain — but that’s not how it works. A crown covers only the visible part of the tooth. Underneath, you still have natural tooth structure and a root that can develop: ✔️ cavities ✔️ inflammation ✔️ nerve problems ✔️ cracks hidden beneath the crown Even a perfectly made crown can hurt if the bite is too high or if damage exists underneath. 💡 Pain under a c