Does the dentist know?!
Question: If you have a slight toothache once in awhile, like something cold or hot on your tooth, can the dentist always be able to tell or is the tooth not gone bad enough?
Answers: If you have a slight toothache once in awhile, like something cold or hot on your tooth, can the dentist always be able to tell or is the tooth not gone bad enough?
Sensitivity to cold is quite common and may be a result of the gums receeding and exposing the root of the tooth and may not be a problem. However, hot sensitivity means there's likely to be a problem. Do you have sensitivity to sweet or sensitivity to chewing on that tooth too?? You need to see a dentist sooner rather than later because these cases are often a stitch in time saves nine....
Yes, the dentist will be able to tell if the tooth is just sensitive or if you have a problem with it.
yes he does know
If you are sensitive to hot or cold it's more than likely a cavity. A dentist can tell if you have a cavity by poking the tooth. If it goes into the tooth, it's a cavity. I think that if you are having sensitivity breakdown of the tooth has already occurred.
With a visual examination of the tooth and gums and an x-ray, as well, the dentist should be able to tell you if there is something wrong or not.