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Upper back molar hurts pretty bad when i press on it with my finger. what can this be?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Many Possibilities: Cracked tooth, failing root canal, infection, caries, periodontal disease. Have it checked out

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2018

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