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I have a tooth that has been sensitive for a few months and my dentist didn't see anything he said it will probably turn into a root canal, it bothers ?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Endodontist: Visit an endodontist, a dental specialist who does root canal treatments, to have the tooth tested for vitality and treatment if necessary.

Answered 2/3/2017

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Sensitive sadly: Is an all encompassing generic term. Information needed is - sensitive to hot, cold, chewing, pressure, upon waking up, to touch ... Would recommend another evaluation and x-ray and possible referral to an endodontist. Hope this helps.

Answered 7/5/2013

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Dr. Kayvon Javid answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See below: It is hard to diagnose a root canal without a clinical exam but sometimes there may be no physical problem with a tooth that has sensitivity which may require a root canal. One common example is a cracked tooth which is usually not visible but it causes sensitivity and disfomfort.

Answered 9/14/2013

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