Toothache...dentist says just sensitive tooth...nothing he can do?

Question

but just use the sensitive toothpaste...he says there is no cavity. But I am suspicious because I do not have dental insurance this time. Do you think he is he turning me away because of no dental insurance? Is he lying to me?

Answer 1

Yes, it's very possible that he's turning you away because of having no insurance. I would recommend getting another opinion on your toothache. Since you have no insurance check with the city health dept if you haven't already to see if they offer a free dental clinic. If not check to see if there are any dental schools close by that might be able to help you figure out what is going on with that tooth.

Answer 2

It could be just sensitivity from brushing too hard, too. If it is 'toothbrush abrasion', there's really nothing that can be done except using a sensitive toothpaste. Some dentists apply a 'varnish' to the area, which seems to help somewhat. Other than Sensodyne, Crest also offers a paste for sensitivity.

If it's a lower tooth/teeth, it isn't a sinus infection.

Insurance or not, I would hope your dentist diagnosed your condition to the best of his ability.

Use the toothpaste he recommended for a week or so and then see how the area feels... if it's still bothering you, get a second opinion.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

It is possable and I hate to say it as I work in a Dental Office. We see anyone with or without insurance, but some offices do not have the same ethics. Here are a few questions for you: Have you been sick at all with a cold, allergies sinus infection? If yes to any of these it is possable that the problem is related to this. If a sinus infection then an antibiotic might be needed. Do you grind/clench your teeth? If so it is possable that a nerve in one of your teeth is not happy, and or that you have a cracked tooth. Does it hurt to Hot or cold, sweets, chewing? Could be a cracked tooth or just sensitivity. Did you use the toothpast for sensitive teeth if so did it help?

Would like a bit more info.

Thanks

Answer 4

he's being truthful. Sometimes the teeth get sensitive but that can go away just as easily as it started.

There are dental insurances out there for like $9 a month and you can use it after 3 months. Maybe you can afford that...check on the net...or better yet, ask the dentist you like which program his office accepts.

Answer 5

Okay..so it looks like you have a classic case of sinus infection. There is a nasal cavity right above your teeth. Whenever you have sinus infection, the tooth will hurt like hell and no dentist can find anything wrong with your teeth. So, make sure you're not getting the headache from the sinus infection.

So, first step is to take antibiotic and take care of sinus and see if your head still hurts and your teeth still hurts.

Feel Better.

From experience...Rob

Answer 6

Could be allergies too. Rinse with Peroxide mix some water with it. About 50/50 I use it straight but some can't. also if it is allergies take a clariton. I get tooth acks just from allergies.

Answer 7

well if he is diagnosing it as sensitive teeth than you can try on some desensitizing pastes like sensodiene and still you have sensations you can definatly ask him for flouride treatment done and if he is still not taking the problem into consideration you can definatly go and report the matter of negligence against him/her but taking action before following his instructions would be wrong !

Answer 8

yes it's possible he's lying because even if they are sensitive they can give you a fluoride treatment or put stuff on your teeth to make them less sensitive they did for me once when mine were hurting from sensitivity.

Answer 9

I have dental insurance and my dentist told me to use Sensodyne toothpaste for my teeth. It works too!