{"id":1171,"date":"2020-04-16T00:15:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T04:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1171"},"modified":"2020-04-16T00:16:04","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T04:16:04","slug":"filling-root-can-crown-sensitive-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/filling-root-can-crown-sensitive-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need Another Flling Or a Root Canal and Crown for a Sensitive Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last September, my dentist filled a top left tooth with a white filling. The tooth became sensitive to anything cold that I ate or drank. I scheduled an appointment with my dentist. She examined to tooth and said I had a deep cavity. She recommended a temporary crown, although I didn\u2019t understand her explanation for it. She told me to give it a few months, and if sensitivity continued, she would do a root canal on the tooth and give me a permanent crown.<\/p>\n

I haven\u2019t returned to my dentist, although the tooth is still somewhat sensitive. My sister advised me to get a second opinion. Is it possible that I don\u2019t need a root canal and crown, or do I need a new filling? I\u2019m not ready to schedule a dental appointment yet, but I\u2019ve been putting off getting my teeth whitened before the issue is resolved.<\/p>\n

Thanks, Meghan from Burlington, VT<\/p>\n

Meghan,<\/p>\n

Thanks for choosing Dr. Szarek\u2019s office to answer your question<\/p>\n

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Teeth whitening can increase sensitivity in an unhealthy tooth<\/p><\/div>\n

Your decision to delay teeth whitening is wise<\/a>. The bleaching gel can cause sensitivity without a pre-existing issue. Whitening your teeth before the issue is resolved would further irritate them.<\/p>\n

Several factors affect whether you need additional dental work for sensitivity in your tooth.<\/p>\n

Tooth Sensitivity and How to Treat It<\/h2>\n