Hello,
I have looked through almost all the medical advice about dental problems on the internet, but I have not found anything describing my problem, so I am writing to you personally. Two weeks ago I caught a severe cold (sore throat, inflamed left nostril and left ear). I recovered on my own, without antibiotics, and did not see a doctor. During the cold, however, I began to feel a sharp sensation in the upper left first or second premolar. One of the two teeth gave a jolt of pain when I walked downhill, moved my head quickly from side to side or jumped from a height downwards. After two weeks the condition is better; now the tooth only gives a jolt if I quickly throw my head back against a harder surface, for example an armchair. I am currently abroad and a few days ago I went to a dentist here. She examined both teeth; both have old fillings (the teeth are still vital), but she noticed nothing unusual. She also took X-rays of the teeth, but again saw nothing abnormal. Interestingly, the teeth do not hurt to touch, on percussion or when I eat. The dentist said we should wait and that she would rather not open both teeth because the problem is not very disturbing. She only gave me some alcohol-based solution or something similar, which I diluted with warm water and used to rinse the left side (Chlorophyllipt). It helped a little. Please tell me what you think this could be, because it is very unpleasant to keep visiting dentists abroad, and I will not return to Slovenia for another month. Thank you in advance and kind regards.