Tooth pain??
Question: i had a cavity filled like last september and now whenever i suck in air it has a sharp pain in it/ or whenever i drink anything. Whats wrong?
Answers: your condition is known as post-restorative cold sensitivity. It is one of the issues that arise with restorations (fillings) such as amalgam and composite. There are two different types of sensitivity: cold and hot. You seem to be experience cold sensitivity. This is when the cold substance, whether its air or water, creates a slight pull on the nerve on that tooth; this very slight pull is whats causing your pain/sensitivity. This pulling action only arises when a portion of your tooth, the dentin, is exposed to the outside. This exposure is mainly due to the restoration as it is allowing the air/water to create this pull. You can try using sensitivity toothpaste, such as Sensodyne, to relieve the pain as some of these may help close the exposure area. I would also suggest seeing your dentist as he will supply you with personalized information based on your case. Good luck!
If your tooth was filled with amalgam (it would look like metal) the sensation of cold is being transmitted rapidly to the nerve running down the inside of the roots of the tooth. Or, you could have a crack in the tooth which leads to pain with temperature change. Or, the pulp/nerve could be inflamed for some reason.
You need to see your dentist.
Well whenever I suck in air it has a kinda sharp annoying pain, I think its normal. See your doctor to be sure.
The filling could need to be adjusted, it could be hitting high and that could cause cold sensativity a slight adjustment might be all you need call your Dentist it should be at no charge to adjust it. If the pain lasts only while the cold air is on it that's not bad, but if the pain lingers and you need to take pain meds to get it to stop it could be a sign of something more serious. A call to your Dentist is the best thing for you right now.
Answers: your condition is known as post-restorative cold sensitivity. It is one of the issues that arise with restorations (fillings) such as amalgam and composite. There are two different types of sensitivity: cold and hot. You seem to be experience cold sensitivity. This is when the cold substance, whether its air or water, creates a slight pull on the nerve on that tooth; this very slight pull is whats causing your pain/sensitivity. This pulling action only arises when a portion of your tooth, the dentin, is exposed to the outside. This exposure is mainly due to the restoration as it is allowing the air/water to create this pull. You can try using sensitivity toothpaste, such as Sensodyne, to relieve the pain as some of these may help close the exposure area. I would also suggest seeing your dentist as he will supply you with personalized information based on your case. Good luck!
If your tooth was filled with amalgam (it would look like metal) the sensation of cold is being transmitted rapidly to the nerve running down the inside of the roots of the tooth. Or, you could have a crack in the tooth which leads to pain with temperature change. Or, the pulp/nerve could be inflamed for some reason.
You need to see your dentist.
Well whenever I suck in air it has a kinda sharp annoying pain, I think its normal. See your doctor to be sure.
The filling could need to be adjusted, it could be hitting high and that could cause cold sensativity a slight adjustment might be all you need call your Dentist it should be at no charge to adjust it. If the pain lasts only while the cold air is on it that's not bad, but if the pain lingers and you need to take pain meds to get it to stop it could be a sign of something more serious. A call to your Dentist is the best thing for you right now.
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