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Throbbing tooth w/crown 4months ago.rinsed w/salt water and was fine in few days.it's back!not sensitive heat/cold.kills!! what can it be?
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Pulpitis: The nerve in that tooth is EXTREMELY inflamed. Salt water abatement was coincidental. You'll need to have your dentist evaluate the tooth... it most likely needs root canal therapy. Only your dentist knows how broken down that tooth was. All the best....
Answered 3/27/2017
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