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Common Problems
Sensitivity to Hot or Cold Foods
Possible Ailment: If the sensitivity is only momentary, generally there is no larger problem. This sensitivity may be caused by minimal gum recession that has exposed the tooth root or possibly a loose filling.
Remedy: Use toothpaste for sensitive teeth and also use a soft-bristle toothbrush. Try brushing up and down as opposed to sideways, as this will wear down exposed tooth roots.
Sensitivity to Hot or Cold Foods after Dental Work
Possible Ailment: Sometimes dental treatments inflame the pulp inside the tooth, and this may cause temporary sensitivity.
Remedy: The sensitivity should go away on its own. If after four to six weeks it is still present, see your endodontist.
Pain When Biting Food
Possible Ailment: You may have tooth decay, a loose filling or a cracked tooth. You may also have damage to the pulp tissue inside your tooth.
Remedy: Schedule an appointment with a dentist. If you do have a cracked tooth, your dentist will probably refer you to an endodontist. A root canal will probably be the solution in order to relieve the pain.
Lingering Pain after Eating Hot or Cold Foods
Possible Ailment: The pulp inside your tooth has been damaged by tooth decay or trauma.
Remedy: An endodontist will likely perform a root canal to save your tooth and relieve the pain.
Constant Pain and Pressure, Swelling of Gums and Sensitivity to Touch
Possible Ailment: Your tooth may have become abscessed, meaning there is puss in the tissue of the jawbone at the end of the infected tooth.
Remedy: Schedule an appointment with an endodontist. In the meantime, you may take over-the-counter medications to alleviate the pain.
Ache and Pressure in Upper Teeth and Jaw
Possible Ailment: This pain can be caused by a sinus headache or bruxism (teeth grinding).
Remedy: If you have a sinus headache, take over-the-counter medications, including sinus medication. If you have bruxism, schedule an appointment with your dentist.
Chronic Pain in Head, Neck or Ear
Possible Ailment: This could be caused by an infected tooth or other dental or medical problems.
Remedy: Schedule an appointment with your dentist or endodontist.