A 39-year-old member asked:
What does a hypersensitive tooth feel like?
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Dr. Dale Rottmananswered
Dentistry 46 years experience
Hot/Cold sensitive: Gererally a hypersensitive tooth will be sensitive to temperatures, especially cold. The tooth may be particularly sensitive along the gum line where the crown of the tooth and the root join.
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Dr. Debi Williamsanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Sensitive to temps : Hypersensitive tooth means you feel pain or discomfort when eating or drinking hot or cold foods. It can be caused by a cavity, gum or bone disease, erosion of the tooth, or root exposure. Toothpaste which target sensitivity can help but i recommend dental visit to check for decay or infection.
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Last updated Sep 12, 2014
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