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What is a 'hot' nerve in a tooth that needs root canal?
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Inflammed or infecte: Also may mean sensitivity to heat or cold, which is indicative of a possible root canal problem.
Answered 12/13/2020
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Inflamed: We as dentist describe a nerve as "hot" when it is inflamed, typically irreversibly. What this means is that the inflamed nerve will not heal itself and will need to be removed...This is done with a root canal. "hot" teeth are typically hard to numb.
Answered 2/7/2017
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Painful tooth: A hot nerve describes the nerve in a tooth that is highly responsive to stimulation. The patient is typically in severe pain and the the risk of pain increases during and after treatment in these cases.
Answered 12/12/2012
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