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Sensitivity on chewing after filling
3 month continuous sensitivity only while chewing hard to semi hard foods only on that filled part. Sensitivity to water or sudden temperature changes. Lasts dor few seconds. Applying sensodyne and it is improving but the sensitivity is still there. Bite test is okay, no high points. Main question is do i need a RCT in any scenario or wait and see? And is the filling anywhere near pulp or deep enough?
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You might need an x-ray called RVG to know the position of the tooth and if it is not severe, then it might need dental filling. If not, you might have to go for root canal treatment followed by crown.
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First of all , i need a current rvg picture( xray IOPA) and maybe it will all be alright with composite filling( only if tooth is not decayed much ) otherwise we have to do root canal of the same
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First of all, I would like to say that the Xray you have shared is not clear. You might get another Rvg or an OPG.
From what your complaint is looks like Rct is unavoidable, but can be delayed, depending on your symptoms
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Share another X-ray
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Don’t eat much from that side
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It could be due to any other cavity around the tooth ... only the upper surface image won't work alone. Also the gums could be below the normal level.
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Get an IOPA done and send the latest IOPA x ray pic
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Avoid extra sweet foods
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Share another xray
Check if you have any cavity
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
If it’s done 3 months back then get it re-filled
Also there’s caries alongside in the same tooth get it filled
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
When did you get the filling done? Check for any teeth decay in another tooth. Share another X-ray as this is not clear.
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