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- This type of sensitivity may not indicate a great problem. Gum recession exposing root surface or a
loose filling can induce this condition. - Solution:
- Consult your dentist.
- Try using toothpaste for sensitivity teeth.
- Brush your teeth by a soft brush and with gentle stroke.
- Temporary sensitivity may occur due to inflammation of the pulp inside your tooth by dental work.
- Solution:
- Take analgesics prescribed by your dentist if necessary.
- Consult your dentist if the pain persists or worsens after 2 to 4 weeks.
- Dental decay, a loose filling, crack in the tooth may give rise to this kind of sharp pain.
- Solution:
- Consult your dentist for checking the condition.
- Root canal therapy may be necessary if the pulp is damaged.
- This may signify the pulpal damage by deep decay or physical trauma.
- Solution:
- Consult your dentist immediately.
- This may reveal the formation of tooth abscess causing infection of surrounding gum and bone.
- Solution:
- Consult your dentist immediately.
- Inflammed sinus such as sinusitis and teeth grinding (bruxism) can lead to this kind of symptom.
- Solution:
- Consult your physician for treatment of sinusitis.
- Consult your dentist for teeth grinding.