tooth pain?

HuggaBuggaMommy · 05-11-2017, 08:12 PM

I've had awful tooth pain for about a month. It's located in one specific tooth, and radiates up into my face. I had a cavity in that tooth and figured that was the problem. I finally went to the dentist because the pain was quite bad. The dentist said the cavity was superficial; it took about two minutes to fix. He also said that he doubted it was causing my pain. His opinion was that I had a previous injury to the tooth and the nerve has been slowly dying from the damage, and I'll need a root canal (he referred me to an endodontist). I'd like to avoid that if possible. I have no recollection of any mouth injury. Nothing else looked suspect in my mouth.

Any other thoughts on what it could be? The numbing agent has worn off and the pain is definitely still there.

PrincessAnika · 05-11-2017, 08:23 PM

It could have been a few years ago - I had a cavity in a molar when I was 13 that was filled, and 6 yrs later the nerve died....it was right up there with childbirth AFA pain goes. The options I had were root canal or extraction, and since I didn't have insurance I went with the cheaper option.

being a back molar though it doesn't affect me much having it out.

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Aerynne · 05-11-2017, 08:47 PM

If the nerve died wouldn't it STOP hurting? I mean maybe that's a stupid question, but I'm just thinking that sounds like the fact that it is still hurting might mean the nerve is still alive. I'd get a second opinion (from a conservative dentist, not a to-a-hammer-everything-looks-like-a-nail endodontist

)

Also there needs to be some way to test it. Do you possibly have an abscess? I'm assuming he took an x-ray? Anything show up on it?

I would be worried about a root canal due to things I've read about them that may or may not be true, but make sense to me (about leaving dead tissue in) and would be more inclined to do an extraction and an implant.

sweetpeasmommy · 05-11-2017, 11:38 PM

When a nerve is done it does stop hurting but the months of pain leading up to actual death is

even with heavy duty pain killers.

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mamacat · 05-12-2017, 05:44 AM

I have kept pain and infection,pain at bay with a broken tooth using coconut oil to brush that tooth with and swish gently. If you are considering root canal would have an endodontist microscopically exam roots.If roots are cracked root canal will cause more pain and wasted $. I went thru horrible pain for 2 yrs with a tooth both before and after root canal

HuggaBuggaMommy · 05-12-2017, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerynne

If the nerve died wouldn't it STOP hurting? I mean maybe that's a stupid question, but I'm just thinking that sounds like the fact that it is still hurting might mean the nerve is still alive. I'd get a second opinion (from a conservative dentist, not a to-a-hammer-everything-looks-like-a-nail endodontist

)

Also there needs to be some way to test it. Do you possibly have an abscess? I'm assuming he took an x-ray? Anything show up on it?

I would be worried about a root canal due to things I've read about them that may or may not be true, but make sense to me (about leaving dead tissue in) and would be more inclined to do an extraction and an implant.

Yes, he did an xray and tests and saw no abscess and couldn't tell if the nerve was dead/dying. He also said my tooth didn't respond to the tests exactly like a dying tooth would, which is why he referred me.

A previous dentist told me I have very low sinuses and my nerves go right up into them. I had a similar situation three years ago and assumed I must have a horrid abscess or something, but the dentist said all my teeth were fine (this dentist also said everything looked pretty good). But last time it was general pain in one area, and this time it is absolutely this one tooth.

Pain is less today but still there. I don't know. I don't really have the money for sorts of exploratory procedures. I don't have dental coverage.

ECingMama · 05-12-2017, 07:56 AM

cloves like go in pumpkin pie took my pain right away

I will NEVER get another root canal. (mine wasn't even necessary-long story)

Aerynne · 05-12-2017, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggaBuggaMommy

Yes, he did an xray and tests and saw no abscess and couldn't tell if the nerve was dead/dying. He also said my tooth didn't respond to the tests exactly like a dying tooth would, which is why he referred me.

A previous dentist told me I have very low sinuses and my nerves go right up into them. I had a similar situation three years ago and assumed I must have a horrid abscess or something, but the dentist said all my teeth were fine (this dentist also said everything looked pretty good). But last time it was general pain in one area, and this time it is absolutely this one tooth.

Pain is less today but still there. I don't know. I don't really have the money for sorts of exploratory procedures. I don't have dental coverage.

If there is a dental school near you you can sometimes get work and/or diagnostics for free or very cheap.

Even though he doubts the cavity is the problem you could give it awhile and see if having had the filling done helps.

I think clove is pretty effective, too, though obviously if there is some sort of ongoing problem it needs to be fixed.

mamacat · 05-12-2017, 08:37 AM

The raging infection and cracked root I had did not show up on regular dental xrays when I went thru that years ago

05-11-2017, 08:12 PM	#1
HuggaBuggaMommy Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,267	tooth pain? I've had awful tooth pain for about a month. It's located in one specific tooth, and radiates up into my face. I had a cavity in that tooth and figured that was the problem. I finally went to the dentist because the pain was quite bad. The dentist said the cavity was superficial; it took about two minutes to fix. He also said that he doubted it was causing my pain. His opinion was that I had a previous injury to the tooth and the nerve has been slowly dying from the damage, and I'll need a root canal (he referred me to an endodontist). I'd like to avoid that if possible. I have no recollection of any mouth injury. Nothing else looked suspect in my mouth. Any other thoughts on what it could be? The numbing agent has worn off and the pain is definitely still there. __________________ Christa Oldest, 22 Middlest, 13 Youngest, 10

05-11-2017, 08:23 PM	#2
PrincessAnika Rose Garden dreaming of purple butterflies & bravehearted seahorsies :) Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 9,934	Re: tooth pain? It could have been a few years ago - I had a cavity in a molar when I was 13 that was filled, and 6 yrs later the nerve died....it was right up there with childbirth AFA pain goes. The options I had were root canal or extraction, and since I didn't have insurance I went with the cheaper option. being a back molar though it doesn't affect me much having it out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~~anika~~ my alter ego DH 3/17/07 Angel m/c 6/12/07 @39d, 4/19/16 @6dpo, 8/3/16 @37d DD1 - K (peanut) 7/26/09 DD2 - M (monkey) 4/19/11 DS1 - C (squishy) 3/23/13 DS2 - J (rascal) 2/4/15 DS3 - A 6/16/17 11/9/7/5/3 ::Q:: I add a little excitement, a little spice, to your lives, and all you do is complain. Where is your adventurous spirit, your imagination? add me on FB ISFj/p - depends on the day of the week. type 2. i think.

05-11-2017, 08:47 PM	#3
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: tooth pain? If the nerve died wouldn't it STOP hurting? I mean maybe that's a stupid question, but I'm just thinking that sounds like the fact that it is still hurting might mean the nerve is still alive. I'd get a second opinion (from a conservative dentist, not a to-a-hammer-everything-looks-like-a-nail endodontist ) Also there needs to be some way to test it. Do you possibly have an abscess? I'm assuming he took an x-ray? Anything show up on it? I would be worried about a root canal due to things I've read about them that may or may not be true, but make sense to me (about leaving dead tissue in) and would be more inclined to do an extraction and an implant. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

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sweetpeasmommy Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30,329	Re: tooth pain? When a nerve is done it does stop hurting but the months of pain leading up to actual death is even with heavy duty pain killers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Amy eNFp Wife to ISTJ DH 1997 Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

05-12-2017, 05:44 AM	#5
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: tooth pain? I have kept pain and infection,pain at bay with a broken tooth using coconut oil to brush that tooth with and swish gently. If you are considering root canal would have an endodontist microscopically exam roots.If roots are cracked root canal will cause more pain and wasted $. I went thru horrible pain for 2 yrs with a tooth both before and after root canal __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

05-12-2017, 07:56 AM	#7
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: tooth pain? cloves like go in pumpkin pie took my pain right away I will NEVER get another root canal. (mine wasn't even necessary-long story) __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

05-12-2017, 08:37 AM	#9
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: tooth pain? The raging infection and cracked root I had did not show up on regular dental xrays when I went thru that years ago __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

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