Dentistry/Tooth Pain

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Expert: - 9/6/2006


Question
twice this year my small dog has jumped quck as lighting up on my lap,with her head making contact under my chin. The second time (3 months ago) caused minor chipping on the edges of my front teeth. As of today my tooth is more sensitive to cold and has dull pain. Can there be nerve damage? if so will it heal in time?

Answer
If this tenderness is from the injury of 3 months ago that trauma might have devitalized the tooth and at this time you might require a root canal therapy. Get in to have an x ray taken and an evaluation. Get a smaller or slower dog.
If it's so, then the tooth will not heal without the rct.
Good Luck,
Dr.Rafael Mosery

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Rafael Mosery,D.D.S.

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I`m a practicing general dentist for 26 years. Member of ADA,NYSDA,SDDS. In addition I am a fellow of the ICOI.My emphasis is on Implant Dentistry .I would be happy to answer questions regarding implant dentistry as well as general dental questions. Ofcourse within the limitations of no clinical exam and the absence of radiographs .

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Private practice for 26 years. Have kept up to date with continuing education throughout that time.




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ADA,NYDSA,SDDS,ICOI fellow,Penninsula Hospital Dental Society

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NYU College of Dentistry DDS 1984 NYU College of Dentistry Surgical and prosthetic implantology program 1999-2001

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