{"id":6760,"date":"2021-11-15T14:38:02","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T21:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vistadoradadental.com\/blog\/?p=6760"},"modified":"2021-12-15T15:00:39","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T22:00:39","slug":"how-to-know-if-a-tooth-is-infected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vistadoradadental.com\/blog\/how-to-know-if-a-tooth-is-infected\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know if a Tooth is Infected?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am really confused and wondering if one dentist is incompetent or maybe one is just taking me for a ride? I went to the dentist and he told me I had a small cavity. He told me it would only need a small filling. We did the filling and then a few days later the tooth was very sensitive, especially to cold. I went back in and now he is telling me I need a root canal treatment. How can it go from small filling to root canal in such a short time? Is this tooth really infected or am I being taken for a ride?<\/p>\n

Connie<\/p>\n

Dear Connie,<\/p>\n

\"toothache\"<\/p>\n

I am suspicious of this and think you need a second opinion from someone who can examine you. If there is a tooth infection, an x-ray should show that pretty clearly. Sensitivity to cold could also be the result of a poorly done dental filling. I’m assuming you had a composite filling done. These can sometimes be tricky. If a dentist is used to placing silver fillings, he may not yet have the skills to place a composite filling yet. <\/p>\n

One thing to notice is the senstivity. If it starts to happen even when you don’t have anything cold, that would be a concerning sign. In that case, I would get the root canal treatment. It is better to nip these things in the bud<\/a> before an infection can spread. <\/p>\n

If it is just the filling, just having that re-done by someone who understands the procedure for composites<\/a> will solve the issue. <\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Gilbert Dentist<\/a> Dr. Matt Roper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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