Expert: Rafael Mosery,D.D.S. - 11/30/2006

Question
Mr. Mosery,
The best way I can explain is that I have a pain in (what feels like) by 2nd to last tooth on the upper right side. But it is not really the tooth.  I like to job and expercise and whenever I have a hard impact with the ground it causes like a nerve sensation my this tooth area.  It is not overly painful, and it has no other symtoms.  I also like to box for fun (with head gear) and if I am hit in the head it also hurts at this point only.  Again, this pain is only in one tooth area and feels like a nerve sensation.  I had my wisdom's out about 1.5yrs ago now and I had the same pain before I had them out.  I told the Dr. and he said it could be the wisdoms but likely somthing that would go away from my nerves being close to my sinuses.  Is this the likely scenario and something I will have to deal with because of my sinuses throughout life?  I of course understand you can give no definite answer on this site and would refer to me to my denist, just looking for a heads up. Thank You very much and Happy Holidays. Dave Knazur  

Answer
If it was a sinus related pain it would be there regardless of the jab or the hard impact. It may be an occlusal prematurity.This means you're hitting one particular spot on the tooth before you're supposed to.
The bite has to be analyzed. Once the prematurity is located it's adjusted with a fine diamond and you'll be good to go.
Good Luck,
Dr.Rafael Mosery