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A member asked:
I bite down on food, and the back molar hurts. how come?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Many poss. reasons: Most likely reason is crack tooth syndrome. You dentist will need to do a thorough exam to rule out decay, periodontitis, tooth abscess, pulpitis, occlusal trauma, etc.
Answered 9/25/2013
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Pain on pressure: It could be any number of things- a cavity; broken, chipped or cracked filling; fractured tooth; occlusal (bite) problem; gum inflammation; nerve degradation or infection; or something else. See your dentist for an evaluation and appropriate treatment.
Answered 12/9/2013
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