is this a sign of needing a root canal or could it be a cavity?
2007-09-18 17:38:18 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Dental
THANKS EVERYONE!
2007-09-19 04:27:27 · update #1
HOT AND COLD SENSITIVITY IS FROM THE NERVE HAVING AN INFLAMMATION OF THE NERVE. THIS IS CALLED PULPITIS.
THERE CAN BE REVERSIBLE PULPITIS WHICH A FILLING CAN FIX OR IRREVERSIBLE. THIS ONE NEEDS A ROOT CANAL OR EXTRACTION.
2007-09-18 18:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nooo, it could also be a cracked or broken tooth. No one mentioned that one too. I have had many, so now I have beautiful caps that are all white and clean. Root canals are for a damaged root. There is pain too but that is when there is no evidence of a cavity or crack in the tooth. Go have the tooth examined. Happy drilling! :D
2007-09-19 00:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by Autismmomof2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have pain from just cold you could have a cavity or you could be grinding your teeth and stressing them out...IF it have a pain from HOT things, usually this means you need a root canal. Sorry...go see you dentist ASAP!
2007-09-19 01:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by goody2shoes47677 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
various reasons for teeth being sensitive to hot or cold but it is normally something that a DDS needs to investigate. Could be a simple chipped tooth with a nerve exposed or something more serious.
2007-09-19 00:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either but I would guess you need a root canal.
2007-09-19 00:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a cavity. It is advisable for you to go have a visit with your dentist. He or she will carry out the necessary arrangement.
2007-09-19 05:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by ♪£yricảl♪ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably root canal time.....get to a DDS sooner the better.
2007-09-19 00:42:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
probab a cavity .
2007-09-19 00:55:37 · answer #8 · answered by sugar kane 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cavities i believe, they cause sensitivity
2007-09-19 00:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by AFI07 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a cavitiy.
2007-09-19 00:41:19 · answer #10 · answered by nonails 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋