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What causes a sharp electrical pain in a bottom tooth? it usually happens 2 hours after a meal.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Many Possibilities: A cavity, a fracture, a loose filling. If you want to know for sure, you'll need to call a local dentist for an appointment.

Answered 12/14/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your dentist: to rule out Trigeminal Neuralgia. This intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain is caused by irritation of the trigeminal nerve. See your dentist ASAP.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

Answered 12/13/2014

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A member asked:

What causes a sharp electrical pain in a bottom tooth? it usually happens 2 hours after a meal.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

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