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A member asked:
My tooth doesn't hurt but above it does - is it the nerve?
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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...
Answered 10/16/2016
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