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My tooth hurts whenever i eat or drink something cold. what does that mean?
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See your dentist: This means the nerve endings of the tooth are exposed and there is probably a cavity on the tooth. See your dentist asap.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Possibly indicates: A cavity requiring a filling. Sensitivity to cold and sweet can also be the result of gum recession and root exposure. Best to be seen by a dentist to be diagnosed and appropriately treated.
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