Sweet tooth and now this!?!
Question: I have healthy teeth I brush and floss I try to avoid sugary drinks and I usually eat healthy food. I have not had any problems with my adult teeth. It has been about a couple of weeks now since I have had a piece of hard candy in my mouth (oh no!) I made a stupid decision and decided to chomp down on it. I know I should have let it dissolve on its own.
I currently have sensitivity in my left molar. I have been scanning the internet for answers; none of the answers seems to match my situation.
If anyone could give me an answer, I will appreciate it very much. I know that if it continues to bother me I might have to go to the dentist. I do not see any visible signs of a problem, such as a crack in my tooth. Do you think that the sensitivity could subside? Either way you will get points for trying to answer this question. (Tip: Never chomp down on jolly rancher hard candy)
Answers: I have healthy teeth I brush and floss I try to avoid sugary drinks and I usually eat healthy food. I have not had any problems with my adult teeth. It has been about a couple of weeks now since I have had a piece of hard candy in my mouth (oh no!) I made a stupid decision and decided to chomp down on it. I know I should have let it dissolve on its own.
I currently have sensitivity in my left molar. I have been scanning the internet for answers; none of the answers seems to match my situation.
If anyone could give me an answer, I will appreciate it very much. I know that if it continues to bother me I might have to go to the dentist. I do not see any visible signs of a problem, such as a crack in my tooth. Do you think that the sensitivity could subside? Either way you will get points for trying to answer this question. (Tip: Never chomp down on jolly rancher hard candy)
Based on your brief description of symptoms, it sounds like a vertical fracture. These are sometimes difficult to detect and will not show up on radiographs. They will illicit the symptoms yo describe. Besides sweets, is it sensitive when you bite a certain way or on something hard? A dentist has various methods of diagnosing this problem, you might want to make an appointment. Good Luck. I also like and agree with your tip!
go to the dentist and get it checked out. if there is a problem, which there is because you're experiencing sensitivity then it might not be visible to you. your dentist has to take an x-ray to see what is going on and tap on it with their tools to pinpoint the sensitive tooth.
in the mean-time use sensodyne for sensitive teeth and use the other side of your mouth to chew. use clover oil to numb the area until you get into the dentist's office.