 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Kelley,
In regard to the tooth that has the crown, you mention that hot and cold bother it. These are classsical symptoms of a tooth that needs a root canal. A tooth can need endodontic therapy even with nothing showing on an x-ray. Symptoms can begin as much as 6 months before anything might show on an x-ray. You should have had a new x-ray taken and since the symptoms have not gone away, a visit to an endodontist would be a very good idea.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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