One of my bottom front teeth...it's the only tooth that has this sensitivity. Could it be a cavity? Or what?
2007-09-09 14:15:36 · 16 answers · asked by Lorreign v.2 5 in Health ➔ Dental
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2007-09-09 14:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
When you have sensitivity, a substance underneath enamel called dentin is exposed. Dentin is made up of small tubes and movement of fluid through these tubes cause stimulation of nerves which cause sensitivity.
Usually, sensitivity to cold or sweets means a cavity. If you have recession (your gums have moved away from your teeth) your teeth may also be sensitive to cold.
Sensitivity to heat is usually indicative of a very deep cavity, which may need a root canal. If there is a small pimple on the gums of that tooth, you may have an abscess.
2007-09-09 19:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by zinkyzoink 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have a cavity or you could be working on an abscess tooth. Go see your dentist and have them take an xray of the tooth to see if you have any decay in the tooth. If it is just a cavity then you will just need to have a filling done to take care of the sensitivity.
2007-09-09 14:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Kelli in FL 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a cavity or the enamel on your teeth breaking down and exposing the nerves in the root of the tooth or gum.
2007-09-09 14:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by smile_girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had one that was doing the same way and it only
started when I used tooth paste to remove tarter.
It hurt for probably 5 or 6 weeks and I took pain
pills for it and my dentist was gonna take it out, but
I didn't want to loose it so I tuffed it out and finally it has quit on it's own. Doesn't bother me at all now. Be careful what you brush with and how.
2007-09-09 14:28:13 · answer #5 · answered by figget11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like either a cavity, or maybe you cracked some enamel down to the pulp. Either way your nerve is some how exposed. You should get a restoration. :) Most insurances cover restorations.
2007-09-09 14:38:33 · answer #6 · answered by Srta. Argentina 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have cold sensitivity. It's the enamal that's been chwed away from sugars and acids. It's no big deal but it gets annoying. Although this means your teeth may bleed when brushing them because there is an open nerve.
2007-09-09 14:34:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it sounds like a cavity. Ive had so many and that's exactly how they felt. Better go get it checked out before you need a root canal.
2007-09-09 14:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by Jenniferann88 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some how the root is exposed or your gum is very thin in that area of your mouth. Use Senydine (Sp) tooth paste to lessen the pain.
2007-09-09 14:24:29 · answer #9 · answered by Aliz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a hole (cavity) exposing the nerve of the tooth.
2007-09-09 14:18:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
THIS IS MOST LIKELY A CAVITY. THE NERVE CAN EITHER BE PEVENTED FROM FURTHER DAMAGE OR A ROOT CANAL NEEDS TO BE DONE TO SAVE THE TOOTH.
2007-09-09 15:28:59 · answer #11 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋