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3 yrs ago had a filling. i think dr. dug in too deep to fill it. had sensitivity for 1 yr. now i feel sharp needle pain. sign of future root canal?
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Probable: if the pain is now continous, its called irreversible pupitis. Its very close to the nerve. If the pain doesn't go away or get better, probable root canal. The dentist can know with xray to make final decision. Can you get an xray ?
Answered 4/23/2015
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