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Question
2-3 years ago I chipped off about 1/3 of one of my front teeth and got a filling put on. Now all of a sudden that tooth is very very sensitive to cold. Cold drinks, even breathing in cold air is causing a painful sensation on the front of the tooth. Do you have an idea what might cause this?
Hi Anthony
It could be that the filling is starting to fail and needs replacing. However, it could also be that the pulp in the middle of the tooth is starting to die following the trauma. After an injury such as you received, this can happen years after the accident.
Go and see your dentist to get this checked out and fixed.
Regards
Tony Appleton
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Expertise
I am an experienced general dental practitioner in private dental practice. I have worked for the past 25 or so years in the UK, and own a busy practice in Stratford upon Avon, Stratford Dental. From early 2012 my wife and I moved to Canberra, Australia, where I have taken up the position of Lead Dentist in a large city-centre practice. I will happily answer questions related to general practice, and have interests in endodontics (root canal), dental implants, CEREC/E4D cad-cam dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.
Experience
I have been a general dental practitioner for over 25 years, working initially under the NHS, but since 2001 have been solely in private practice. I run a busy practice with my wife, Lisa, who is also a dentist. I have also been closely involved in the training of young dentists, and have lectured to dentists on a variety of subjects, both clinical and managerial, related to general dental practice.
Organizations
British Dental Association
Publications
British Dental Journal
Cancer Treatment Reviews
Education/Credentials
BDS Sheffield 1986 DPDS Bristol 2001
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