I have a sensitive tooth and I dont know what it is. I have never had a cavity and there is no hole/discoloration on the tooth. It only hurts sometimes. If it was a cavity, it would hurt after eating sweets right? Well after I eat sweets my tooth doesnt even bother me. What could the problem be?
2006-08-19 03:38:16 · 5 answers · asked by Sally 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Its not broken or sensitive to cold or hot.....the tooth looks perfectly fine. it just hurts for like 3 seconds at random times.
2006-08-19 04:52:18 · update #1
Cracked tooth could be the problem. Possibly you are biting too hard on it and its getting sensitive from hyperocclusion . May have an undetected cavity of course but you could try a sensitivity toothpaste such as Sensodyne for a few weeks and see if that helps . Some patients have a hairline exposure of the dentin at the gum line which the Sensodine will fill wiith a precipitate and seal the area off .
2006-08-19 07:03:23 · answer #1 · answered by alanbp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't see a cavity, you need to go to the dentist. It would be sensitive to heat and cold, not always sweets.
2006-08-19 03:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Root canal ? Inflammation or infection of the nerve in there?
I had the same problem and was treated two days ago. I will have to go to the dentist again about one or two more time.
2006-08-19 03:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kanda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have a very fine crack in your tooth that is not visible to the naked eye. If it is cracked you will need to get a camp, not a fun process.
I really hope for you that it's something else.
2006-08-19 03:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by BettyBoop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it's broken...
2006-08-19 03:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lux 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋