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When my dentist tapped on the front of my bottom tooth it felt really sore. what could cause this? all x-rays were normal.
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Crack Tooth Syndrome: Some teeth have cracks that are too small to show up on X-rays and sometimes the cracks are under the gum. Cracked tooth syndrome is one of the most difficult dental problems to diagnose because the pain is not predictable.
Answered 12/5/2014
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Radiographs: Radiographs only show a part of the entire picture... they're not a crystal ball. Does the tooth have a large restoration? Has it ever been traumatized? It is vital (alive)? Are your teeth crooked? Is the tooth hitting your maxillary teeth prematurely? Any bone loss? These questions need to be explored before a meaningful answer can be given. Have an endodontist take a look.
Answered 12/5/2014
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