Visitor asks:
Hello, in August, because of pain (severe sensitivity) when eating (chewing) and drinking, I visited a dentist. I was seen by the emergency dentist because my own dentist was on holiday at the time. Deep caries had developed under an amalgam filling. He performed direct pulp capping and placed a temporary filling, and
Hello,
in August, because of pain (severe sensitivity) when eating (chewing) and drinking, I visited a dentist. I was seen by the emergency dentist because my own dentist was on holiday at the time. Deep caries had developed under an amalgam filling. He performed direct pulp capping and placed a temporary filling, and told me to make an appointment with my own dentist as soon as possible. A month later (when he returned from holiday) I visited my dentist, who examined the tooth and scheduled me for another month later (October). He said he did not know exactly how the tooth would respond and hoped there would be no complications. He also mentioned that root canal treatment is a complicated procedure. At present the tooth still stings when I drink cold beverages, and when chewing (if I chew exactly on this tooth) I feel mild pain.
I would like to know whether I should call my dentist and arrange an earlier appointment, and whether root canal treatment will be mandatory in my case.
I sincerely thank you for your answer.
Kind regards.
in August, because of pain (severe sensitivity) when eating (chewing) and drinking, I visited a dentist. I was seen by the emergency dentist because my own dentist was on holiday at the time. Deep caries had developed under an amalgam filling. He performed direct pulp capping and placed a temporary filling, and told me to make an appointment with my own dentist as soon as possible. A month later (when he returned from holiday) I visited my dentist, who examined the tooth and scheduled me for another month later (October). He said he did not know exactly how the tooth would respond and hoped there would be no complications. He also mentioned that root canal treatment is a complicated procedure. At present the tooth still stings when I drink cold beverages, and when chewing (if I chew exactly on this tooth) I feel mild pain.
I would like to know whether I should call my dentist and arrange an earlier appointment, and whether root canal treatment will be mandatory in my case.
I sincerely thank you for your answer.
Kind regards.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:This question is more than six months old, so the information in the answer may no longer be accurate.
Dear Sir/Madam! Clinically, we distinguish between reversible and irreversible pulpitis (inflammation of the dental pulp). If a tooth is painful on pressure, chewing, percussion, or is spontaneously painful, we can diagnose an irreversible condition, which means root canal treatm
Dear Sir/Madam!
Clinically, we distinguish between reversible and irreversible pulpitis (inflammation of the dental pulp). If a tooth is painful on pressure, chewing, percussion, or is spontaneously painful, we can diagnose an irreversible condition, which means root canal treatment. Sensitivity to hot or cold or to changes in osmotic pressure alone does not yet indicate an irreversible condition. In such a case, the tooth usually repairs itself back to its original state.
Have a nice day!
Clinically, we distinguish between reversible and irreversible pulpitis (inflammation of the dental pulp). If a tooth is painful on pressure, chewing, percussion, or is spontaneously painful, we can diagnose an irreversible condition, which means root canal treatment. Sensitivity to hot or cold or to changes in osmotic pressure alone does not yet indicate an irreversible condition. In such a case, the tooth usually repairs itself back to its original state.
Have a nice day!