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I have a tooth that has had a filling for 30 years, lately it has been very sensitive with cold food or drinks. what could be the problem?
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Possibly....: There are several possibilities. These include: a cracked filling, a cracked tooth, new decay, tooth gringing, and gum recession. The only way to know for sure, and to have it treated, is to see your dentist for an evaluation.
Answered 11/26/2017
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