Dentin is a soft layer present beneath the enamel of the tooth. Dentin exposure occurs when the enamel gets worn. Dentin exposure results in increased tooth sensitivity or tingling pain or shooting pain in the tooth. Even heat or cold or any kind of pressure causes sensitivity to the exposed dentin. Dentin gets exposed due to excessive brushing, grinding, receding gums, and hard impact. It is treating by applying desensitizing toothpaste and using mouthguards. In severe cases, sealants and dental bonding are done.
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I have pain in my tooth after getting a crown placed. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a crown done for my tooth six months ago but it is still giving me trouble. I consulted a different dentist a few days ago and got my teeth cleaning procedure done. They examined the crown and took an X-ray. They found an open margin on one side of the crown. They also wrote a re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain is not caused by the crown in your case, the crown is fine and it does not need any replacement. The tooth on which the crown is placed requires endodontic treatment i.e. root canal treatment. In some cases, when the crown is done without endodontic treatme... Read Full »
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