Two teeth on my upper right side are very sensitive to cold + sometimes chewing !
Question:
Two teeth on my upper right side are very sensitive to cold + sometimes chewing (I no longer chew on this side
Dentist sent me to the endodontist for a root canal. Endo doesn't think a root canal is warranted and suggests a crown as a first step w/root canal later if that doesn't work. Dentist thinks this is only delaying solution. Extreme sensitivity to cold when I eat or drink, not always obvious at the dentist/endo office. Not always abundantly clear which tooth is worse. The 2 candidates are not touching.Tried Prevident for 3 months-no help. What to do?
Answers:
If your teeth tingle or ache when you eat or drink something cold, hot, sweet or acidic, you probably have sensitive teeth.
Sensitive teeth pain occurs when exposed sensory nerves in the tooth react to various stimuli.
Sensitive teeth can hurt as a reaction to:
*Cold foods or beverages
*Hot foods or beverages
*Sweet or sour (acidic) foods
*Overly aggressive brushing causing tooth abrasion
*Receding gums
*Plaque and bacteria
*Gingivitis
*Periodontal disease
*Cosmetic whitening/bleaching
*Teeth clenching or grinding
*Dry mouth
*Cracked or chipped teeth
Try sensodyne toothpaste and get a second opinion!