This just developed a few days ago. Whenever I drink cold water, there is a lingering pain that lasts a few seconds, but only with that one tooth. What could be the problem, and how do I fix it?
2006-10-07 17:16:21 · 11 answers · asked by 8teph 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I also should mention that I went to the dentist about a week ago, and they didn't say anything about cavities, and also that it's one of the top front teeth that is hurting. The tooth started feeling sensitive to cold a couple of days after that.
2006-10-07 17:22:40 · update #1
Okay, and I should add that I went to the dentist for a cleaning, but they ended up just poking my gums like crazy and telling me I need to go to periodontist for a consultation. They didn't actually do anything.
2006-10-07 17:30:31 · update #2
You may have developed a crack in the enamel and the nerve is exposed.
2006-10-07 17:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few months ago I visited my dentist with a very sensitive tooth. I have a history of several cavities and suspected that I may have another.
My dentist (almost 30 years of experience) told me that I did not have a cavity, but a "normal" calcification of my tooth that resulted in sensitivity. Coupled with some large nerves within my teeth, it was not surprising that I had a sensitive tooth.
The solution was a sealant that would deaden the nerve for about one week, followed by a continuing regime of a sensitive toothpaste containing potassium nitrate. The KNO3 will bond with the tooth and restore the thickness of the dentin to prevent the further sensitivity.
Best of all, it is still working and I can enjoy sweets and cold drinks again.
Ken
2006-10-07 17:29:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ken B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check and see whether that tooth has
a cavity or
or pus formation
or swelling
or a improper tooth filling done without cleaning the tooth.
Take a pinch of Alum, powder it fine, and take warm water, put a part of it and gorgle properly wihout any haste for about a minute or 2.
Take the remaining alum and brush with your hands on the gums where it pains and also on the other gums, do this every 3-4 hours for a day or 2, if you find relief continue for a week, else check with a dentist.
2006-10-07 17:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by Venkatesh V S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go amalgams lasts longer, go back and have your dentist take a look, see if nothing cracked off. Sometimes, the filled tooth will always be more sensitive than regular teeth. Plus, anyone would be feel a little sensitive if they poured cold water on any one of their teeth.
2016-03-14 06:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what did you have done @ the dentist? could they have perhaps done something that irritated a nerve? or perhaps you have developed a small crack or chip in it that has the nerve partially exposed....go back to the dentist and let them know what is going on....until then get some sensodyne or any other "sensitive" toothpaste..it will numb the affected tooth and give you a little relief
2006-10-07 17:27:06 · answer #5 · answered by kuntry_guhl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Sensitive teeth" usually involves more than one tooth. Could be a cavity. Go see your dentist
2006-10-07 17:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
might have a cavity or a cracked tooth, might just be sensitive but usually thats with all your teeth not just one, i'd have it checked out.
2006-10-07 17:21:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That you have sensitive teeth. Use the toothpase sensodyne, it really helps.
2006-10-07 17:18:35 · answer #8 · answered by crchase16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have part of the root exposed. Check with your dentist just incase.
2006-10-07 17:21:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be the start of gingivitis (gum disease). start using anti-gingivitis mouthwash and toothpaste and floss as often as you can.
2006-10-07 17:27:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋