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Please review the descriptions below and select the one that best matches the type of discomfort you are experiencing.
If the sensitivity lasts only a moment, it usually does not indicate a serious issue. It may be caused by a slightly loose filling or minor gum recession that exposes a small part of the root surface.
Use toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth and brush gently with a soft toothbrush. If the sensitivity continues, schedule a visit with your dentist.
Dental procedures can temporarily irritate the pulp inside the tooth, causing short-term sensitivity.
Allow four to six weeks for the tooth to settle. If the sensitivity does not improve or worsens, contact your dentist.
This type of pain can be caused by decay, a loose filling, or a crack in the tooth. The pulp tissue may also be affected.
See a dentist for an evaluation. If the problem is a cracked tooth, you may be referred to an endodontist. Cracks often damage the pulp, and root canal treatment is typically needed to relieve the pain.
This usually indicates that the pulp has been damaged by deep decay or trauma.
Visit an endodontist for an evaluation. Root canal treatment is often needed to save the tooth.
These symptoms often suggest an abscess, which occurs when the tooth becomes infected and the surrounding bone is affected.
Seek evaluation and treatment from an endodontist as soon as possible. Over-the-counter pain relievers may help until you are seen.
Sinus issues can create pain that feels like it is coming from the teeth. Grinding or clenching can also cause this type of discomfort.
Try over-the-counter sinus or pain medication. If grinding is suspected, consult your dentist. If the pain persists or becomes severe, seek evaluation from a dentist or endodontist.
A tooth with pulp damage may sometimes cause pain in other areas. However, other dental or medical conditions can also be responsible.
See an endodontist for an evaluation. If the discomfort is not tooth related, you will be referred to the appropriate provider.
Before Endodontic Treatment
General Instructions
After Treatment
Discomfort
Root Canal Therapy
Endodontic Retreatment
Apicoectomy
Cracked Teeth
Traumatic Injuries