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| Constant pain and pressure, gum swelling, sensitivity to touch. |
Abscessed tooth causing gum and bone to become infected. |
Endodontic evaluation and treatment to relieve the pain and save the tooth. |
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| Dull ache and pressure in upper teeth and jaw. |
Sinus headache or grinding of teeth can cause these symptoms. |
See your dentist for relief of teeth grinding. See Dr. Northup or Dr. Chavez for severe or chronic pain. |
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| Chronic pain in head, neck or ear. |
Pulp-damaged teeth may be the cause of pain in the head and neck. |
See Dr. Northup or Dr. Chavez for an evaluation. If the problem is not related to your tooth, we will refer you to an appropriate specialist. |
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| Sensitivity to hot or cold foods after dental treatment. |
Momentary discomfort to hot and cold sensations does not signal a serious problem. This may be caused by a loose filling or gum recession. |
Use a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth and brush appropriately. |
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| Sensitivity to hot or cold foods after dental treatment. |
Dental work may inflame pulp or nerves. |
Wait 4 to 6 weeks. If the pain continues, see your general dentist. |
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| Sharp pain when biting down on food. |
Decay, loose filling, or a crack in the tooth. Possible pulp damage. |
See your dentist for evaluation. If the problem is pulp related, your dentist will refer you to our practice. |
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| Lingering pain after eating hot or cold foods. |
Pulp damage by deep decay or trauma. |
See our practice immediately to save the tooth with root canal treatment. |
