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A member asked:

My tooth doesn't hurt but above it does - is it the nerve?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Most likely: Can't tell without a radiograph, but bone that hurts at the apex of a tooth is usually indicative of a non-vital nerve. The tooth may have an infection. See a local dentist for a definitive diagnosis... Mine is only a guess based on your limited info. All the best...

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Answered 10/16/2016

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