Is tooth needing root canal sensitive to heat?

Question

I have a big hole in my tooth it doesn't hurt and not sensitive do I need root canal like doc said?

Answer 1

Sometimes: Sensitivity to heat may or may not be an indication for the need for root canal therapy. Determining whether or not you require rct is more complicated than merely based upon that one symptom. Your dentist can examine you and determine what treatment is appropriate.

Answer 2

Heat sensitivity: A tooth needing root canal can be heat sensitive. Usually this woud indicate an infected tooth unless you are also senstive to cold. At any rate it would be a good thing to see your denist or endodonist to check your tooth.

Answer 3

Can be: Root canals are needed on teeth with pulpal disease. There are several stages of pulpal disease that all exhibit certain clinical symptoms. Early symptoms are cold sensitivity, later and more advanced is heat sensitivity, and lastly is pressure sensitivity. Also these symptoms can occur together at times. And many times there can be pain without any stimuli. Have an expert evaluate your heat sens.

Answer 4

Yes could be: When there is tooth infection..Caused by cavity penetrating enamel and dentin ..The exposed nerve endings and underlying nerve can cause sensitivity to heat..So heat sensitivity canbe experienced by a tooth needing rct but not always the tooth needing rct will have heat sensitivity..

Answer 5

Often times: Sensivity to hot and cold often times is a sign of inflammation of the tooth nerve, called pulpitis. The treatment is root canal therapy.

Answer 6

Maybe: Heat sensitivity does not necessarily mean you need a root canal. Depending on the length of time the heat sensitivity lasts and how it responds to heat compared to other teeth you may or may not need a root canal. Dentists will also look at other factors such as if the tooth is sensitive to biting pressure or tapping on it.

Answer 7

Not much: Just because it is sense to heat does not mean you need root canal but if it is hurting a lot or starts to hurt from other things or radomly with out any stimulation then you do need a root canal or you may have to have it removed.

Answer 8

Root canal: Heat sensitivity is a sign of inflamed nerve tissue within the tooth. Only long term solution can be root canal. Temp. Solution is take motrinib over the counter.

Answer 9

Nothing Predictable: Hot sensitivity (opposed to cold) is normally a sign of an advancing infection within a tooth. This can only be treated by root canal therapy or tooth removal. Sometimes, such teeth are split and can't be fixed. In rare cases, it could simply be a cavity, or gum recession, but only your dentist can see the difference. 99% of the time you'll need the root canal if you want to save the tooth.

Answer 10

Get examined: Heat is often a sign of an irreversible pulpitis. Root canal therapy may be imminent if you decide to maintain the tooth. Have the tooth examined for caries and/or a existing failing restoration.

Answer 11

Based on my personal experience No.

Answer 12

Unfortunately, mostost often dental pain caused by heat is an initial indicator that an infection is present, or is soon follow. Basically pressure and pain are caused by heating fluid (infection) inside a closed space (tooth). It is also possible to be a periodontal infection. Regardless, I suggest getting it evaluated sooner than later.

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