When you have tooth pain or discomfort while eating or drinking hot or cold foods or when cold air touches your teeth, it is called teeth sensitivity. Some of the other factors that can trigger pain are sweet beverages, brushing, flossing, and mouthwashes containing alcohol. Sensitivity is caused due to the wearing off of tooth enamel.
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Is extraction advisable for shooting tooth pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got problems with four different teeth. My front tooth is extremely sensitive and painful most of the time. A molar has had a deep filling that was done about a month and a half ago. Still, it hurts, and my dentist said it is nothing to worry. It feels as if shooting pains and some... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just have gone through the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For the front teeth, get a radiograph done. Maybe there is some trauma to the tooth and it requires root canal treatment. For deeply filling tooth, if the pain is there, then that can ... Read Full »