A member asked:

I have severe dental pain at bridge. the pain goes away withcold water but returns after i swallow. what should i do?

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Dr. Dale Rottman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dying Nerve: Generally if hot things bother a tooth and cold relieves the pain, it means there is inflamation of the pupal tissue (the nerve in the tooth). This is a result of the nerve in the tooth dying. As the nerve dies, it forms a gas trapped inside the tooth. Warm temperature makes the gas expand causing pressure in the tooth resulting in pain. Cold makes the gas contract and relieves the pressure.

Answered 10/2/2015

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How about hot?: Dental pain under a bridge that gets better with cold is usually related to a tooth nerve that is dying. You should see a dentist asap to have it checked before it abscesses causing potentially serious problems.

Answered 7/6/2015

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Root canal: Seems like you need a root canal in one of the teeth under the bridge, go back to your dentist for a x-ray and tests to determine the cause and treatment needed.

Answered 3/26/2017

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a dentist ASAP: The damage to the nerve is irreversible and the tooth if restorable needs to have a root canal therapy. Good luck.

Answered 7/7/2015

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