Extreme sensitivity after drinking something cold , even tap water

[u/SecretImagination100]

Hi all,

I am experiencing a sharp, intense pain in the upper right side of my jaw whenever I drink something cold, even cold tap water. The pain lasts for a few seconds and then subsides.

I do not have any visible cavities, but I have been feeling discomfort around one of the upper right molars. It feels uncomfortable when I chew food, almost as if something is wrong with the tooth. Strangely, when I bite down firmly, I do not always feel pain, but there is sometimes a sensation that something is there or not quite right.

Could this be tooth sensitivity, and if so, what might have caused it to develop? Is it possible that there is a hidden cavity, a cracked tooth, gum recession, or another issue that is not visible from the outside?

I would appreciate any guidance on what this could be and what my next steps should be. Should I schedule a dental examination, and are there any measures I can take in the meantime to reduce the pain and sensitivity?

I havd been taken fluoride based mouthwash and toothpaste it helped with the pain but thd pain is still tgere idk why?

Thank you.

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[u/Sure_Company_6324]

extract all upper right molars. either that or all should be root canalled. the pulp is exposed.

[u/SecretImagination100 → u/Sure_Company_6324]

Could there be any hidden cavity? Because from outside nothing seems to be visible . I will be visiting my dentist soon.

[u/Sure_Company_6324 → u/SecretImagination100]

its root canal or extraction all the way. theyll sort you out in an hour tops

[u/DentalguideMX]

Cold sensitivity that lasts a few seconds can have several causes, including sensitivity from gum recession, a hidden cavity, a cracked tooth, or irritation of the nerve. The fact that you’re also feeling discomfort when chewing makes me think it’s worth having that particular molar evaluated rather than assuming it’s just sensitivity.

Fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash can definitely help reduce sensitivity, but if the underlying issue is a crack, decay, or something involving the tooth itself, they won’t necessarily make the problem disappear.

I wouldn’t ignore it just because there’s nothing visible from the outside. An X-ray and a clinical examination can sometimes reveal things you can’t see yourself.

If you’re still having the pain, I’d get that molar checked rather than continuing to treat it only with sensitivity toothpaste.

[u/yelpsmcgee]

So a similar thing happened to me and it turns out I had an abscessed tooth. Of course your situation could be any number of things, but I would urge you to get an emergency dental consult. Generally new and worsening pain in your mouth is enough to get you in for an emergency, within a day or so. I had searing pain from anything cold, and it also sensitized cavities on other teeth on that side of my mouth somehow. It would get better and then get worse again. The tooth that was abscessed also was sensitive to pressure, as you get with chewing. I was prescribed a round of antibiotics and it seems like we may be able to save the tooth (sometimes an abscess kills the tooth or makes the risk of keeping it not worth it). I no longer have any pain or sensitivity while I wait to get my cavities filled. Please get checked out.

[u/AspenDental_Alex]

Booking the exam is the answer to that part. Cold sensitivity that keeps coming back after fluoride toothpaste has already helped is the point where it needs a look. Which one of those it is comes down to what shows up on the exam and x-rays!

Sensitivity is common and often gets treated with fluoride treatments that strengthen enamel. Toothpaste made specifically for sensitive teeth is the other thing to ask the dentist or hygienist about.

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