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Had root canal done over a month ago. pain in tooth when dentist uses a dental pick in tooth. no one knows what it is. what could this be. frustrating?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Fracture: The tooth may be fractured. It's called a "cracked tooth syndrome". If your general dentist cannot determine the cause, seek the experience of an endodontist.

Answered 8/17/2016

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A member asked:

Had root canal done over a month ago. pain in tooth when dentist uses a dental pick in tooth. no one knows what it is. what could this be. frustrating?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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