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Visitor asks:
I have been going to the dentist regularly since childhood because I already had caries as a child. I go for regular check-ups and all my fillings have been replaced with white ones.
Recently, however, I feel that my teeth are more sensitive and I have a strange sensation; it is not pain or sensitivity, but rather as if I had a worn filling and occasionally feel a prickling sensation.
I have already told my dentist and we also took a panoramic X-ray; nothing appears to be wrong. We took the panoramic X-ray just under two months ago. Can you advise me what I could do, perhaps buy some cream, a special toothbrush, or something else?
At the moment I have the most trouble with the filling between the upper left central and lateral incisors. I had a small carious lesion there which was treated so well that it is barely noticeable; again, my dentist told me everything is fine, so I hope you might have some suggestion for me.
Thank you in advance for your answer!
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
What you describe is most often a consequence of hypersensitivity of the tooth necks. Unpleasant sensations can occur with changes in osmotic pressure (sweet, sour, salty...) or changes in temperature. The tooth neck is the area on the tooth root immediately below the enamel margin. If it is not covered by the gum, the tooth becomes sensitive. The condition is not alarming and can be alleviated by applying a coating to the tooth necks or by using toothpastes for hypersensitivity. In any case, before making the final diagnosis it is necessary to rule out conditions that could seriously endanger the health of the tooth (caries...).
Have a nice day!
What you describe is most often a consequence of hypersensitivity of the tooth necks. Unpleasant sensations can occur with changes in osmotic pressure (sweet, sour, salty...) or changes in temperature. The tooth neck is the area on the tooth root immediately below the enamel margin. If it is not covered by the gum, the tooth becomes sensitive. The condition is not alarming and can be alleviated by applying a coating to the tooth necks or by using toothpastes for hypersensitivity. In any case, before making the final diagnosis it is necessary to rule out conditions that could seriously endanger the health of the tooth (caries...).
Have a nice day!
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