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Need Treatment For On And Off Shock Like Sensation Due To Cavity In The Tooth.

I have a on and off shock like sensation because of a really bad cavity, most likely a nerve is exposed? It seriously is the WORST pain I have ever felt! I have scheduled a dentist appointment to get my cavity looked at but I am so worried that while I'm getting my tooth worked on that shock like sensation will come again! I'm worried only because it literally makes me flinch which could be horrible while getting tooth work, should I be worried?
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query. The shocking sensation you described might be actually pain sensation due to pulp exposure or cold sensation.
Does that happen anytime or does it relate to having something hot or cold or clench8ng?
I suggest you visit a dentist and get it checked. An x-ray of tooth will help in diagnosis.
If there is a swelling or something, you can have antibiotic prescribed from dentist. Try using Tylenol or Ibuprofen for pain. Permanent solution is cavity filling, RCT or extraction depending on x-ray.
Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!
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Need Treatment For On And Off Shock Like Sensation Due To Cavity In The Tooth.

Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query. The shocking sensation you described might be actually pain sensation due to pulp exposure or cold sensation. Does that happen anytime or does it relate to having something hot or cold or clench8ng? I suggest you visit a dentist and get it checked. An x-ray of tooth will help in diagnosis. If there is a swelling or something, you can have antibiotic prescribed from dentist. Try using Tylenol or Ibuprofen for pain. Permanent solution is cavity filling, RCT or extraction depending on x-ray. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!