Does This Mean I Need a Root Canal?

Question

I have developed a slight throbbing toothache on a tooth that only shows a tiny cavity. It is sensitive to the tap. Not sensitive to hot or cold yet though. Any dentists, endodontists or RDA's out there that can help? Does this mean I need another root canal? I left a msg with my dental office today.

I just wanted to clarify that it is NOT sensitive to either hot or cold at this point. It is an old filling with a tiny brown line and it is mildly throbbing at this point. I am waiting for my dentist to call to make an apmt.

Answer 1

Simple toothache does not mean root canal needs to be done.

Answer 2

Extreme sensitivity to hot or especially cold usually means that the tooth is cracked and the nerves are exposed.If you are not experiencing any of this,then you probably don't need a root canal.By the way I have had 4 root canals,and the only pain I had was when I got the bill.A good endodontist will never cause you any pain.Good Luck

Answer 3

Yes you should go to a dental office ASAP if you tap a tooth or is hot sens. that means that your nerve of your tooth is dead. Or if you just had a filling done it might be high. I have been doing this for 8 years as a dental asst. GO BITE ON A PEN, DOES IT HURT AND LET YOU D.D.S KNOW. Take ADVIL about 600-800mg. every 4-6 hours IF YOU CAN TAKE IT!!!!!

Answer 4

if the cavity is near the root ,it can cause a lot of pain =it isn't necessarily a root canal job=maybe a regular filling needed to be done

Answer 5

i work in a dentist office and usually when u come in they will ask you where the pain is and they will take x-rays of it so the dentist can figure out what is wrong and how to fix it.

Answer 6

ANGELINA,
SINCE I CANNOT SEE THE DENTAL X-RAYI CANNOT SAY FORSURE WHETHER YOU NEED ONE,BUT FROM YOUR OTHER SYSMPTOMS, ESPECIALLY PAIN WITH TAP, YOU MAY NEED ONE.

Answer 7

no, you just need some fillings

Answer 8

No.