when i eat or drink something cold, one of my bottom right tooth hurts
why?
2007-03-10 03:20:33 · 12 answers · asked by warmachine8787 3 in Health ➔ Dental
It depends on how long the cold sensitivity lasts. If the cold lingers for a little while ,then thats a sign that the nerve in that tooth is inflamed of infected,which is called a irreversible pulpitis and root canal treatment will be required.
2007-03-10 04:15:31 · answer #1 · answered by sissy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several reasons a tooth could be sensitive to cold. Here are the reasons in order of less serious to more.
1. The tooth has recently had a filling or crown, and sensitivity is a normal side effect. This will eventually subside unless the tooth is in hyperocclusion which will need to be adjusted by dentist.
2. The gums have receded around the tooth exposing the root surface which is more thermal sensitive. Recommended to use Sensodyne toothpaste.
3. The tooth has a simple cavity. See dentist for filling.
4. The pulp of the tooth has been damaged and could possibly need a root canal.
5. The tooth is cracked and would need a crown and/or root canal or even possibly extracted.
Regardless a visit to the dentist is required for diagnosis and treatment of this problem.
2007-03-10 06:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by MoochDawg26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people brush their teeth, sometimes they brush too hard. The gum gets worn down so that the root of the tooth gets exposed. The root of a tooth is very sensitive to hot and cold. This sounds like what happened to you. There are specialty toothpastes (Sensodyne, eg) you can get which helps treat this problem.
2007-03-10 03:30:46 · answer #3 · answered by Me in Canada eh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bottom right tooth hurts because it is sensitive. You may want to use Sensydine toothpaste to make the pain go away.
2007-03-10 06:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by jracer524 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
teeth occasionally become sensitive for no apparent reason, if it's just hot and cold sensitivity, then I would just use sensodyne toothpaste, I can guarantee you that is what a dentist will tell you. IF the tooth hurts persistantly, then go to the dentist, just hot and cold, use sensodyne and if it goes away, perfect, if it still hurts, dentist.
2007-03-10 03:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by kristinjenkins@rogers.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem when my back tooth got infected. But my neck didn't hurt though. Just everything from my chin up did. Doctor would be the best bet.
2016-03-28 22:42:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have said you have sensitive teeth and that you should try sensodyne, but when you meantioned that only one tooth hurts I realilzed it could possibly be a gum issue or a cavity. Try checking with your dentist.
2007-03-10 03:26:38 · answer #7 · answered by christi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you might have a cavity. Or there could be a small particle of food trapped in between your teeth. Try giving your teeth especially the one that hurt and extra good brush and see how you feel.
2007-03-10 03:25:51 · answer #8 · answered by ~Romantic_Dreamer~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that you have a cavity because normally when a tooth hurts if you ahvn't had any thing done to your mouth that's why.
2007-03-10 06:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by Ballerina13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to the dentist at 2:30 (tooth hurty) ha ha, make you feel better?
2007-03-10 03:24:29 · answer #10 · answered by CDog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋