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What's a nerve test for a sensitive tooth?
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Nerve health: Nerve testing using heat , cold or electrical means lets your dentist know the health of the nerve tissue.
Answered 4/4/2014
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Other tests: These may include tapping the tooth, drilling on the tooth without anesthetic to see if the nerve is still responding, and diagnostic anesthetic.
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