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A member asked:
Is sensitivity to hot foods/drinks always a sign that a filling is needed?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No.: There are other reasons that teeth become sensitive, such as heavy biting forces, fractures, recession exposing the root surface and going from one wextreme temperature to another. However any sensitivity that does not resolve in less than 2 weeks should be reason to visit and consult with your dentist.
Answered 8/1/2012
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Not always: Gum recession can expose the more "sensitive" root surfaces of a tooth, leading to increased temperature sensitivity. Tooth whitening can cause sensitivity, as can enamel erosion from acidic foods/drinks. It would be a good idea to get this checked out, though, to rule out a cavity and to prevent it from getting bigger if that is in fact the cause of your sensitivity.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Got filling on back bottom tooth 4 months back.They had to cut down into gum. After finished, it felt horrible sensitivity to hot and cold. They said it was a hard filling to do. So they finally redid the filling and this time its worse. What to do?
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