Hello,
For the last few days, it's felt as if my lower, right central incisor has been aching. The lateral incisor next to it just started aching today, but it might have been the lateral incisor all along. I have braces, but I don't think they're the cause.
I looked closely in a mirror and saw a little bit of tartar between the teeth which I scraped off, but I saw no signs of a cavity. I also shined a powerful LED light through the tooth and still saw no indication of a cavity.
The pain is a "sharp" sensation. It doesn't seem to have any particular affiliation with cold or hot foods, nor does it hurt to eat sweet foods. Most of the pain occurs when pushing on it or sucking in. Since it started it's been getting worse, but I'd like to get a second opinion before I set up an appointment with a dentist.
Lastly, does a cavity on a front tooth mean an unsightly filling? How obvious would it look when I smiled? Would it even be noticeable?
Thanks a lot,
Peter
2007-11-12 09:24:47 · 6 answers · asked by Question! 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Thanks for the quick responses, guys.
enamel, I'm actually a first year architecture major. Might switch to graphic design. I just like to research things a bit before I start talking about them. Thanks, though. =)
2007-11-12 09:40:25 · update #1
If it is a cavity, it can be filled with composite (tooth colored filling material) rather than amalgam (silver filling). However, I do not feel that it is a cavity, but rather tooth sensitivity or possibly the tooth is mobile since you have braces. Normally, cavities will be cold and sugar sensitive. Next time you go to the orthodontist to get your braces tightened, ask him or her. You'll be fine until then.
2007-11-12 09:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by ಌMemsterಌ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peter, are you an aspiring dentist? You diagnostic techniques are quite ingenious, and your dental terminology is spot on. Even though you don't think it's the braces, I would not rule them out. If for some reason it turns out to be a cavity, it can easily be restored with a material that closely resembles your actual tooth color. It should not alter your smile. Good Luck.
2007-11-12 09:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by enamel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually if you have a sinus infection your sinuses will feel tender and swollen. You may feel more dizzy if you lean forward and may have a runny nose/post nasal drip. If you have a cavity it probably hurts more after you eat or drink something sweet. If I were you, I'd drink some Koolaid and see if it makes it worse.
2016-03-14 11:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be that your nerve is sore from the braces. it happens alot. a cavity would be sensative to a certain food or temp, teeth with cavities dont hurt the way ur feeling.
2007-11-12 10:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may need root canal treatment. I had the same problem
2007-11-12 09:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by aine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you do have a cavity.
2007-11-12 09:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by c03adesai 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PETER,
A VISIT TO THE DENTIST IS IN ODER. FILLINGS CAN BE THE SAME COLOR AS YOUR TOOTH, THESE ARE CALLED COMPOSITES.
2007-11-12 09:38:43 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋