“Why my tooth hurts when I drink something cold?”
I am a 24 year old male. My tooth hurts when I drink something cold. What could be the cause?
9 Answers
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Could be a cavity
it is a normal reaction.
There are different reasons such as gum recession, enamel erosion, or leaking of existing filling. You need to see your treating dentist.
A cavity, root sensitivity, or an exposed nerve.
That is a very common occurrence. Need to have it checked by a dentist for decay. Could be gum recession causing exposed root structure. If it is just typical sensitivity, then a sensitivity toothpaste should help. But the toothpaste needs to be left on the tooth for 30 minutes, not just brushed with and rinsed off.
It can be a cavity, recession are the 2 major contributors to this sensation. I recommend seeking professional evaluation. Either go in for a limited exam and X-ray or go in for your regular 6 month check up. Routine care is so valuable to preserving your teeth and preventing bigger problems.
It is possible it is just root sensitivity which by using a toothpaste for sensitivity it should go away. It is also possible that it is because you have a cavity.
There could be several reasons. It could be due to a cavity, it could be due a recession area on your gum line, it could be due to having your enamel worn away by grinding or erosion or even your bite being off. Sometimes certain food and drink, due to their acidity will cause these conditions to flare up. Try using a sensitive toothpaste, like Sensodyne or Colgate or Crest Sensitive and stay away from soda and acidic foods. If the symptoms don't subside or if they linger, see a dentist ASAP.
Owen M. Waldman, DMD
Owen M. Waldman, DMD
Hello,
There are a few different reasons why a tooth can be sensitive after drinking something cold. First, you could have a cavity in that tooth that you haven't noticed. When you have a cavity you loose part of the outer part of the tooth which means there is a part of the insulation which is missing. When cold water his this area you will feel like your tooth should have a coat on (this could be a small cavity or something much larger). A second reason for a sensitive tooth is a small amount of gum recession or exposure of the root of the tooth in an area. This again means you're missing part of the insulation of the tooth allowing the temperature change affect the inside of the tooth. A third reason could be if you had recent dental work done. If you have had a recent filling, lingering sensitivity could be from the filling material not giving as much insulation as you had before. If this is the case most times it subsides.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
There are a few different reasons why a tooth can be sensitive after drinking something cold. First, you could have a cavity in that tooth that you haven't noticed. When you have a cavity you loose part of the outer part of the tooth which means there is a part of the insulation which is missing. When cold water his this area you will feel like your tooth should have a coat on (this could be a small cavity or something much larger). A second reason for a sensitive tooth is a small amount of gum recession or exposure of the root of the tooth in an area. This again means you're missing part of the insulation of the tooth allowing the temperature change affect the inside of the tooth. A third reason could be if you had recent dental work done. If you have had a recent filling, lingering sensitivity could be from the filling material not giving as much insulation as you had before. If this is the case most times it subsides.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
