Hi ripply,
Do you think you could have your dentist send you the xray and then post it here?
Sensitivity in a tooth can mean only a zillion things....
1) The tooth could be fractured. Sometimes the fracture is smal or located in an area that is not visible to the eye. Usually if there is a fracture, you would have some degree of discomfort when you bit down on it. However, the fracture could be shallow which would not give you discomfort upon chewing.
2) Do you have gum recession along the gum line?
3) If you had cold sensitivity during the cold test, then the tooth is still alive. So root canal is certainly not indicated at this point.
Do you have regular dental care, routine cleanings, check ups and xrays? The reason I ask is because sometimes it helps to compare an older xray against the new one.
Do you clench or grind your teeth? Either of those habits can irritate and inflame the periodontal ligament that holds a tooth in the jaw and that would cause the tooth to be sensitive or feel odd. Did your dentist discuss that with you or look for abnormal wear on your teeth that would indicate a bruxism habit?
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by ripply
My front incisor tooth has been a bit sensitive lately. It doesn't hurt and hot/cold food causes no problems, neither does eating, but I am aware of it. It feels a bit different. I went to the dentist today and she took an X-ray which didn't show up anything. She placed some very cold stuff on the tooth and it felt awful but just for a second, then it was fine. Then she says I need a root canal and wanted to get started right away. I said no as I'm not happy with root canals after what I've learnt on this site and others (Thanks Bryanna!). I'm just confused about this. The tooth has never had the slightest problem before, has no decay or cavity and I don't have gum disease. In fact, the dentist commented that my gums were very healthy. So I'm wondering how on earth bacteria has got in the tooth?
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