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Sensitive tooth ?

  • 30-01-2013 07:47PM
    #1
    aindriu80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    When pressing my finger nail against the side of my tooth I get a sharp pain. It feels like it hit a nerve. I don't notice anything else the rest of the time. What is the cause\remedy ?

    The tooth is on the lower jaw, pain is localised right on gum line on a small area. its on the outside of the tooth near cheek.


Comments

  • #2
    jimmer123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 126 ✭✭jimmer123


    Best advice you will get is go to a good dentist and start spending money on your teeth if you haven't or arent already doing so.


  • #3
    aindriu80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭aindriu80


    yeah I know a trip to the dentist is required. However I was trying to figure out what is the problem?


  • #4
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    Could be anything! You really need to get to a dentist for a proper diagnosis OP


  • #5
    aindriu80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭aindriu80


    Yeah I guess there aren't too many dentists here ;)


  • #6
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    aindriu80 wrote: »
    Yeah I guess there aren't too many dentists here ;)


    There are.. however none are currently looking into your mouth!


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  • #7
    aindriu80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭aindriu80


    helimachoptor wrote: »
    There are.. however none are currently looking into your mouth!

    I can appreciate that I would need to get a dental appointment but I was curious as to possible causes.

    The tooth does not have a cavity. There are no fillings on it. I eat and drink just fine. My bite doesn't bring up a sharp pain or anything like that. Its just when I touch the outside of the tooth its quite sore. :confused:


  • #8
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    aindriu80 wrote: »
    I can appreciate that I would need to get a dental appointment but I was curious as to possible causes.

    The tooth does not have a cavity. There are no fillings on it. I eat and drink just fine. My bite doesn't bring up a sharp pain or anything like that. Its just when I touch the outside of the tooth its quite sore. :confused:

    Until you see a dentist, I have a good temporary solution for you- stop sticking your fingernail against your tooth...!!:D


  • #9
    aindriu80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭aindriu80


    Oral Surgeon wrote: »
    Until you see a dentist, I have a good temporary solution for you- stop sticking your fingernail against your tooth...!!:D

    great work !


  • #10
    ballsymchugh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,940 ✭✭✭ballsymchugh


    Oral Surgeon wrote: »
    Until you see a dentist, I have a good temporary solution for you- stop sticking your fingernail against your tooth...!!:D

    i never understand why people do this. it's not an unusual complaint!

    may go to a doctor and complain of stabbing pains in my stomach... every time i stick a sharp knife in my belly!


  • #11
    aindriu80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭aindriu80


    ballsymchugh wrote: »

    i never understand why people do this. it's not an unusual complaint!

    may go to a doctor and complain of stabbing pains in my stomach... every time i stick a sharp knife in my belly!

    I didn't want to make any booking just yet. It's not cheap. I guess the wiki is a better shot that this thread.


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  • #12
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    aindriu80 wrote: »
    I didn't want to make any booking just yet. It's not cheap. I guess the wiki is a better shot that this thread.

    OK, don't drop the laptop on your foot, it might be sore.;)


  • #13
    aindriu80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭aindriu80


    Oral Surgeon wrote: »
    OK, don't drop the laptop on your foot, it might be sore.;)

    :D:D:D:D:D


  • #14
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,251 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Could be a number of things, could be a sore finger who knows. If its not troublesome enough to be worth a trip to the dentist then there is not much to it.

    Google "causes of sensitive teeth" will yield some results, which I am sure you looked at prior to posting, nobody else here has enough information to elaborate more than that. Sorry.


  • #15
    aindriu80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭aindriu80


    Julie Ambitious Firearm wrote: »
    Could be a number of things, could be a sore finger who knows. If its not troublesome enough to be worth a trip to the dentist then there is not much to it.

    Google "causes of sensitive teeth" will yield some results, which I am sure you looked at prior to posting, nobody else here has enough information to elaborate more than that. Sorry.

    No worries. Unless it starts acting up I will leave the dentist for the time being.


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