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What can be done to manage sensitivity after tooth fracture?

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Hello doctor,

After I ate some food, I had a piece of chewy candy and felt a hole on one of my bottom right molars. I immediately spit the candy out, to find a piece of my tooth, and when I shone a flashlight into my mouth, I saw that a chunk of my molar was missing, on the area right next to my back molar. I am not sure if the chunk is a filling or an actual piece of my teeth, but the gaping hole looks pretty deep and there was a lot of sensitivity when I rinsed out my mouth with cool water. Should I be worried, and what can I do to minimize the sensitivity before I see my dentist?
Answered by Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir

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Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir is a Dentist with five years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS from the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, and SSE in Government Dental College Hospital. He works in Shakil Dental Care Clinic, Jammu, and Kashmir.

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Hello,

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I have read your query and it seems that the filling portion of the tooth is broken (attachment removed to protect patient identity). No need to worry as the tooth seems to be vital. Sensitivity is normal here because dentin of your tooth has been exposed due to broken piece. I would suggest to get this cavity filled soon as the delay would cause problems like food lodging and over time caries.

Atleast have a temporary filling done for time being. Sensitivity can be minimised by brushing with fluoride toothpastes. Take a fluoridated paste on your finger tip and massage it gently over the whole involved tooth, brush after 2 minutes with a regular toothpaste after that.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At December 25, 2019
Reviewed At December 25, 2019

Education:

SSE

Professional Bio:

Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir is a Dentist with five years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS from the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, and SSE in Government Dental College Hospital. He works in Shakil Dental Care Clinic, Jammu, and Kashmir.

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BDS

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Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir

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Education:

SSE

Professional Bio:

Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir is a Dentist with five years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS from the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, and SSE in Government Dental College Hospital. He works in Shakil Dental Care Clinic, Jammu, and Kashmir.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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