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SeagullFTB
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Hi,
As a child child, my oral hygiene was very poor. I've had multiple fillings, root canals and crowns. But now, I try my best to keep good oral hygiene to prevent further damage. I have gingivitis and my gums have receded a bit, which causes my teeth to be quite sensitive. As suggested by my dentist a couple of years ago, I now use a high fluoride toothpaste and my teeth are less sensitive.
I use a water flosser. Admittedly, not daily. Probably 3-4 times per week. About a week or so ago, I noticed that one tooth had become sensitive to the cold water from the water flosser. The tooth had a filling a few years ago. The pain wasn't intense, just a mild discomfort, which passed as soon as I moved the flosser away. This happened for a few days, but now when I floss that area, I don't experience any unusual sensitivity. The tooth hasn't been sensitive to heat, sugar or even cold drinks. Just the water flosser for a few days, when spraying from the inside out.
Is this an urgent cause for concern? Not only do I have a fear of the dentist, but I also cannot afford any treatment at the moment, unless it's absolutely necessary. As the pain has stopped, is this good sign or a bad sign?
Thanks.
As a child child, my oral hygiene was very poor. I've had multiple fillings, root canals and crowns. But now, I try my best to keep good oral hygiene to prevent further damage. I have gingivitis and my gums have receded a bit, which causes my teeth to be quite sensitive. As suggested by my dentist a couple of years ago, I now use a high fluoride toothpaste and my teeth are less sensitive.
I use a water flosser. Admittedly, not daily. Probably 3-4 times per week. About a week or so ago, I noticed that one tooth had become sensitive to the cold water from the water flosser. The tooth had a filling a few years ago. The pain wasn't intense, just a mild discomfort, which passed as soon as I moved the flosser away. This happened for a few days, but now when I floss that area, I don't experience any unusual sensitivity. The tooth hasn't been sensitive to heat, sugar or even cold drinks. Just the water flosser for a few days, when spraying from the inside out.
Is this an urgent cause for concern? Not only do I have a fear of the dentist, but I also cannot afford any treatment at the moment, unless it's absolutely necessary. As the pain has stopped, is this good sign or a bad sign?
Thanks.
It's usually a short lived issue as you've discovered.
