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Tooth filling got chipped off and now I have sensitivity. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had braces and got them off and two tooth (upper left, last two) had a gap. My dentist said my filling also chipped from the removal and decided to redo the filling. Afterwards I experienced pain. Like sharp pain from eating hard things like chips, grainy things that went into the g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If only that particular tooth is being sensitive and no other, then the best for you may be going through the root canal treatment. The teeth may have been grinded down due to successive refilling and may now be very close to nerve. Sometimes using a strong toothpast... Read Full »
I have four cracked teeth in the front of my lower jaw. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor,I have four cracked teeth and one that might be starting to crack. I looked it up, and it seems like they are craze lines or oblique supragingival cracks because I do not have any symptoms. Most of the cracks are not very noticeable and are only on the part of the tooth that is closer to w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I will be answering your questions shortly. I will check the images and let you know more about it. Please feel free to revert in case of further queries. Thank you. Read Full »
My teeth are quite sensitive and the pain is so bad while brushing. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,It has been over two years since I brushed my teeth however, I have no physical signs of decay. I have recently (last three months) tried every sensitivity toothpaste known over the counter because my teeth are susceptible. Whenever I brush my teeth, the pain is so bad. I nearly faint I... Read Full »
Dr. Mohammed Musa Alabed Nassar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you suffer from susceptible teeth. You say that there are no signs of decay, I ask you, is it severe sensitivity can be a sign? However, to be accurate in commenting, I will share my thoughts and the things we need to do to diagnose this. If you hav... Read Full »
Do teeth cleaning cause heat sensitivity in my teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my teeth cleaned two weeks ago by a dentist and now a tooth is sensitive to heat. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sensitivity is a common encounter after scaling and cleaning. I reckon you should try toothpastes which help reduce sensitivity. But even after using them if you feel sensitive to hot or cold then visit your dentist again to check for any hidden cavities. X-rays might b... Read Full »
I had my tooth filled years ago, and now I have sensitivity to cold items. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have sudden sensitivity to cold (like drinking water). I had a filling done in my tooth years ago. Is this a sign of another cavity, a worn-out filling, or something else? It hurts in the center of the tooth, runs down to the roots, and goes away quickly. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. These are all definite signs and symptoms of tooth decay. The description of pain confirms that tooth decay has gone extensive involving the vital part of the tooth called the dental pulp. There is no substit... Read Full »
How can I manage my tooth sensitivity and bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling sensitivity in my teeth and my mouth smells as well. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As stated by you this seems to be a case of gum disease commonly called pyorrhoea. There are different reasons of teeth sensitivity. Most commonly sensitivity of all teeth and bad smell from the mouth is caused by gum disease called gingivitis or periodontitis. Other... Read Full »
My upper front teeth feels extremely sensitive. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My front upper right tooth spontaneously became extremely sensitive to heat yesterday while drinking hot liquid in the middle of the day. Shortly after, it became painful, primarily when touched or biting. I can also feel some throbbing from the root or gum. Today it is still painful. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sensitivity could be due to tooth abrasion. But pain indicates a pulpal or a periodontal pathology (pain due to decay tooth or problem with the gums involving the tooth). An X-ray could probably be of good help in such a situation. Maybe, you had a hit to the tooth ... Read Full »
My mother has sensitivity after getting crowns placed. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother aged 62 years went to a dentist because she felt something sour was secreted out of it. The doctor said that there was a decayed tooth on both sides. The doctor filled the gap between the teeth, did enamel treatment, and put a cap on four of her lower jaw teeth. She did not ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern about your mother. The history started after ten days which means there will be something wrong with the prosthesis (bridge). I think there must be chipping off of the sealant (the material that fixe... Read Full »
I have tooth sensitivity to hot food. Do I need a root canal?
Query: Hi doctor, My dentist convinced me to replace my metal filling with a nonmetal filling. After doing it, I got sensitivity to hot food and liquid. Then I went to visit my dentist. She took an X-ray and said the filling (she replaced) was close to the nerve. She suggested a specialist. He told me tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. If the X-ray shows that the filling or cavity is approximating or involving pulp, you will definitely need a root canal as just a filling will cause pain and infection in future. Maybe the doctor would have given a temporary filling just ... Read Full »
Why my bottom teeth are too sensitive and how to get relief?
Query: Hi doctor, My bottom teeth have been feeling very sensitive for the last few days now. However, I have had a blast on my gum towards the back of my tooth for about a month now. I have seen my dentist and he explained it was just like a spot, although it keeps coming back even when I pop it myself. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sensitivity of bottom teeth can be most commonly due to gum infection leading to gingivitis or periodontitis. So, my suggestion is to consult an oral physician and get evaluated. An X-ray can also be done for confirmation. For now, I suggest you use anti-sensitiv... Read Full »