Re: Sensitive/Bridge



Loner wrote:
I had a temp bridge on for many weeks, and didn't have any problems with
sensitivity until about the last week. And then, it was only sensitive
to COLD things.

I got my perm. bridge put on (not perm. cemented however), and was told
that I may need a root canal if the sensitivity does not go away very
soon.

Well, it is still sensitive to cold - but no where near as bad as it
was. The cold doesn't always bother me since getting the perm. bridge
- but when it does it's not to the point of screaming as before.

I really don't have money for a root canal - I don't even want to think
about that really! Is there any other explanation for this? The pains
seems to be near the back, and I have realized that the bridge isn't
covering the back tooth near the gumline completely (and I don't even
know if it's supposed to)... I don't know, any help or info would be
appreciated. Thanks:confused:





Obviously no way for me to know for sure, but your symptoms as I understand them don't necessarily make me think you need a root canal.
Temporary cements can wash out, and if there is any movement at all in either the temp. or permanent bridge there can be sensitivity.
At this point what is most telling is the duration of the sensitivity; if you drink something cold and there's pain (even sharp pain) that lasts only a couple of seconds you're probably OK; if the pain lingers and throbs for a few minutes, or starts spontaneously, or wakes you up in the middle of the night you most likely will need a root canal.
Incidentally, I just this year got my first crown at age 53; it was cold sensitive for quite a while, but eventually quieted down and now is fine.

Steve

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