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Toothache on upper left back region
Mild to moderate pain with sensitivity on biting a particular point of the first molar tooth (upper left region). Sudden shooting pain was noticed 3 days back. A dentist took an x-ray of that tooth. What is the cause of pain? Dentist only saw some minor cavities on that tooth.
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Cavity is there and u need a restoration don't delay bcz if u delay the cavity may close to pull chamber and they can't be restored then u need root canal treatment
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X-rays show some cavity formation. This could cause some bacterias seeping from the cavity to the pulp through the dentinal tubules. Pulp gets inflamed, becomes more sensitive to external stimuli.
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Get caries removed, based on the depth of cavity, the dentist might recommend a filling, a layer of pulp protective material or a root canal treatment.
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Do not delay the visit to the dentist as the cavity is only going to deepen even if the pain subsides temporarily.
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Pain can be due to pulpitis.get pulp capping or restoration of tooth done.
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