Hello,
For the last few days, it's felt as if my lower, right central incisor has been aching. The lateral incisor next to it just started aching today, but it might have been the lateral incisor all along. I have braces, but I don't think they're the cause.
I looked closely in a mirror and saw a little bit of tartar between the teeth which I scraped off, but I saw no signs of a cavity. I also shined a powerful LED light through the tooth and still saw no indication of a cavity.
The pain is a "sharp" sensation. It doesn't seem to have any particular affiliation with cold or hot foods, nor does it hurt to eat sweet foods. Most of the pain occurs when pushing on it or sucking in. Since it started it's been getting worse, but I'd like to get a second opinion before I set up an appointment with a dentist.
Lastly, does a cavity on a front tooth mean an unsightly filling? How obvious would it look when I smiled? Would it even be noticeable?
Thanks a lot,
Peter
2007-11-12
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