I had a sharp shooting pain in a molar with some sensitivity what would be the reason
Q. Hi I would really appreciate your help. This afternoon I was having a cold drink when I experienced a sharp shooting pain in a molar I had filled a few months ago. I also experienced some sensitivity in another filled molar but not to the same extent. All this was accompained by a general ache in my teeth. This morning I had no pain and drank cold drinks with no problem, do you have any idea why the pain suddenly came on just a few hours later? I chewed a lot of gum today which I haven’t done for a year or so. Could I have chipped the filling? I checked in the mirror and there doesn’t appear to be any holes but maybe I missed them? I don’t really have the time or money to go to the dentist this week but I am desperate to sort this problem as it is my birthday this weekend. Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you
A. Hi there,
Thanks for the enquiry.
Firstly, it sounds as though you have sensitive teeth, as the pain that you described is often associated with this complaint. (sharp, shooting pain that comes and goes)
Although the enamel on your teeth is hard, it is not uncommon for it to be worn away through grinding, friction, clenching, injury, acidic foods and drinks etc. The enamel is worn away and exposes a layer of dentine that sits underneath. The dentine consists of of minute tubules that react to hot, cold, sweet that causes the twinges. Over time, the dentine forms a secondary layer that will protect the nerve and the remaining tooth structure- almost like a self-healing mechanism.
I would however, go and see your dentist to check that it is nothing too serious. You may need a filling- or have a filling replaced if there are any leaking margins around it.
In the meantime, I would advise that you use a toothpaste specifically designed for sensitivity- ie sensodyne or colgate sensitive.
Hope this has helped you.
Thanks for the enquiry.
Firstly, it sounds as though you have sensitive teeth, as the pain that you described is often associated with this complaint. (sharp, shooting pain that comes and goes)
Although the enamel on your teeth is hard, it is not uncommon for it to be worn away through grinding, friction, clenching, injury, acidic foods and drinks etc. The enamel is worn away and exposes a layer of dentine that sits underneath. The dentine consists of of minute tubules that react to hot, cold, sweet that causes the twinges. Over time, the dentine forms a secondary layer that will protect the nerve and the remaining tooth structure- almost like a self-healing mechanism.
I would however, go and see your dentist to check that it is nothing too serious. You may need a filling- or have a filling replaced if there are any leaking margins around it.
In the meantime, I would advise that you use a toothpaste specifically designed for sensitivity- ie sensodyne or colgate sensitive.
Hope this has helped you.
all my molars are hurting all the teeth were filled with amalgam as a 13 year old i am now 25 what is the problem
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