A member asked:

I had my root canal treatment on front tooth last april 7,2015 but not yet put crown.to my surprise,it feels sensitivity to cold now and cant use to bite because it pains.is it normal?what should i do?

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Dr. Orly Hendizadeh answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: It is not expected to have cold sensitivity because cold sensitivity is a sign that the tooth is still alive, and after a root canal a tooth should not have any nerve left and thus will be considered dead. It is possible that the cold sensitivity you are feeling is from one of the teeth next to it or that the root canal was not finished, I recommend going back to your dentist to check it out.

Answered 5/17/2015

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Call dentist: Have the dentist do a clinical examination in addition to taking an x-ray. Hopefully, the tooth is not fractured. Perhaps, it is referred pain from an adjacent tooth. Many times. if the access is small enough, anterior teeth can get away with a small restoration rather than a crown. Discuss with your dentist.

Answered 5/17/2015

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See your dentist: A tooth that has had root canal treatment will not feel temperature such as hot or cold. If you are still unable to bite on the tooth, that is also problematic. I would advise you to return to your dentist to be evaluated and you might need to see an Endodontist for further evaluation of your symptoms.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is not normal: After a root canal the tooth should not be sensitive to hot or cold, but it's not unusual for your tooth to be sensitive to biting. If this persists after a few weeks you should contact your dentist.

Answered 5/17/2015

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Poss. another tooth: You may have an issue with another tooth right next to the root canaled tooth...we see this quite often. Have the dentist check for you. Easy to discern and treat.

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I had a root canal treatment so how come i still have tooth sensitivity?

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