Why did my teeth become extremely sensitive all of a sudden?
It would be highly irresponsible to make diagnoses without going through your entire history and exam by a qualified dentist of M.D. Here are some comments and suggestions.1) Eating sweets (including donuts) do not increase your incidents of caries (cavities). Leaving sweets on your teeth does. So, if you brush at least twice daily, and floss at least daily, this should not be a problem. No, I am not advocating eating copious amounts of donuts daily. That can cause other problems. Bruxism, or the grinding of teeth, can cause problems but unless you are under an unusual amount of new stress, I would doubt that this sensitivity would happen so quickly. Sensitivity (assuming that you don't have any cavities as has been confirmed by your dentist or have impacted wisdom teeth or your are wearing retainers, or .....) can be caused from factors outside your teeth (e.g. hot or cold stimuli, pressure, teeth whitening, etc), or you can be experiencing sensitivity associated with internal factors, including those affecting your jaw. Sometimes this sensitivity goes away just as fast as it appeared. It would not hurt for you to try using a toothpaste with potassium nitrate or with nano-hydroxyapatite. I personally prefer that latter since it is more permanent and helps other aspects of your oral hygiene. If that does not help and the pain is continuing for several weeks or months, then I would recommend you to see your dentist so that he can take into account your entire history of this problem and your health in general. He/she may get your physician involved as well. But, as I said, if this sensitivity only appeared for a few days or week or two, try the toothpaste with nano-hydroxyapatite, if for no other reason but to rule out external stimuli affecting the movement of fluids in the dentin tubules. It would be interesting to hear about your condition a few weeks from now.
Sensitivity to heat and cold on tooth with root canal & permanent crown 5 months after procedure. What's the problem?
I'm listing out the causes for sensitivity or pain in a Root Canal treated toothIncomplete removal of the found nerves during the Root Canal Treatment.Some teeth have accessory (additional) root canals irrespective of their morphology. Overlooking of these accessory canals during Root canal filling.Filling the cleaned root canals before the periapical infection heals. This is in the case of a tooth with Periapical Abscess .Due to CrownsIll fitting crownscrowns with high points (improper occlusion)Crowns with extended margins (which impinge the gingiva leading to trauma).If the root canals are incompletely cleaned or if an accessory canal (should be properly visualized in a radiograph) is left untreated causes pain as the nerve remnants get swollen and can sense the hot and cold stimuli.Treatment advised could be Removal of the crown and ReRoot Canal followed by temporary crown cementaion for 3/4 weeks is advisable. If the pain subsides then a new crown with proper measurements can be cemented.If the pain is with the final crown adjustments can be done in the crown. Please visit your dentist
Is it normal to feel teeth sensitivity after a tooth extraction?
its probably not related to the extractions, if any thing it should be the teeth adjacent to the wisdom teeth as the distal side of these teeth would be exposed. Try using Sensodyne toothpaste but rub it on your teeth last thing at night,after brushing them
After braces my teeth hurts really bad/sensitive to hot/cold water?
about 4 weeks ago, i got my i gues its called feelings to umm 11 cavity teeth(alot huh?!) and after about a week i got spacers for braces 5days after that i got a teeth removed(DR said it would help match my midline, its a perfectly normal teeth too!?) and 1 week after that i got my braces tightend, they put on the wire my front teeths hurts like hell today is the 6th day, its just getting a bit better, am wondering how long it will take tell i feel no more pain and i can bite and is this normal? now for the sensitive teeth just the day i got my wires/braces tightend that night i just somehow touched the teeth on the back of the teeth that got pulled out which is the 3rd to last teeth i dont remember what i did but it hurts extremely bad, a realyl sharp pain for about 10-20 sec ever since that if i drink hot/cold liquid food, water juice milk etc the sharp pain occurs! it really hurts is this also normal?
Started having tooth pain and sensitivity to cold?
There are several reasons you could be having this sensitivity. It could be due to gum tissue recession. It could be that you do have decay or a chip in the tooth that is small. It could be that you have an old filling that is leaking and causing the sensitivity. One thing you can do is try to avoid as many cold things as possible. If the sensitivity goes away right after you drink something cold then it is probably not a big issue. You can use oraljel with Benzocaine (that being the key word) as it is an anesthetic and will help with the sensitivity. If your schedule is flexible try calling the dentist and ask them to put you on a list to call you in sooner if they get a cancellation. Most dental offices keeps list like that. Hope you can get in to see them sooner than 3 weeks...but if you can't just take common sense precautions to prevent the cold sensitivity.
I have a sudden sensitivity to cold drinks a month after I had a cavity filled that I was told by the dentist wasn't very deep. Why the sensitivity?
The answer depends upon several factors. One factor is the type of filling material used. A composite filling, made up of ground glass filler particles in a polymer base, is bonded to the tooth via a bonded layer that forms the seal at the edge of the filling. If this seal gives way, cracks, or shrinks, the bond breaks, and liquids can enter the cracked area and irritate the tooth. Since composite fillings have largely replaced silver amalgam fillings, your filling is likely a composite. My hunch is that the bonded layer has given way and the filling is leaking.Amalgam fillings can cause thermal sensitivity if they are deep.Glass ionomer fillings are also used frequently, and despite a fairly rigorous bond strength, it’s possible that the bond may fail and allow leakage and sensitivity.The final alternative for a sensitive tooth is that the tooth may have developed a crack in it, perhaps unrelated to the filling.Your best choice of treatment is to have your dentist evaluate the tooth and filling for defects. Generally, a sensitive tooth filling needs replacement either with a similar filling or one of a different type. If the tooth is cracked, it may need a crown.
Is it normal to feel pain in the tooth that was recently treated with root canal?
I had a root canal on my front tooth (the tooth was very sensitive to cold and hot sensations) after which a temporary filling has been placed. After two days, I experienced intense pain in the tooth and my dentist removed the filling which was a great relief. A week after I returned to my dentist for a new temporary filling. Now, four days after the new temporary filling, I feel dull pain in that tooth when brushing teeth or just sliding my tongue over the tooth or pressing the lips together. It's not as bad as the pain I felt after the first filling - I can sometimes feel a pulse in the tooth - but the question is whether this is normal? My main concern is the fact that it's my front tooth and it really upsets me that I'm having so much trouble with it. I've got an appointment to place a permanent filling next week. Thanks to all.