Concern · Indiranagar & Bellandur

Tooth Pain & Sensitivity

Different pains mean different things. A brief sharp reaction to cold is not the same as an ache that lingers or wakes you at night, and the second usually needs attention sooner rather than later.

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What people usually notice

A sharp jolt with cold or sweet that passes quickly
A dull ache that lingers after eating
Pain that wakes you at night
Pressure or swelling at the back of the jaw

What commonly contributes

Decay reaching the sensitive inner layers
Exposed root surfaces from gum recession
A cracked tooth or a failing old filling
An impacted wisdom tooth pressing on its neighbour

This page describes what is common, not what is true of you. Only an examination can say which of these applies.

What a doctor may consider

Which of these suits you — and whether any of them is needed at all — is decided at the consultation, not from this page.

Dental FillingsWhere decay is caught before it reaches the nerve.Root Canal Treatment (RCT)Where the nerve is already involved — the treatment that saves the tooth.Wisdom Teeth RemovalFor pain and pressure at the back of the jaw.Advanced Gum TreatmentWhere sensitivity is coming from exposed root surfaces.

What the consultation settles

Pain that wakes you at night, or swelling, should be seen promptly rather than booked for convenience. Tell the front desk it is painful — that is a triage signal and it moves you up the list.

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Related concerns

Bleeding or swollen gumsBleeding when you brush — the sign most people ignore.Missing teethA gap to fill, and three quite different ways to fill it.Stained or yellow teethCoffee, tea or tobacco staining, and teeth that look dull.

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Questions patients ask about tooth pain & sensitivity

Is a root canal painful?

The procedure is done under anaesthetic, and it is usually the pain that brings people in that is severe rather than the treatment. The treatment page covers what the appointment involves.

My tooth stopped hurting — do I still need to go?

Very often yes. Pain stopping can mean the nerve has died rather than that the problem resolved, and the underlying infection can continue silently.

Do wisdom teeth always need removing?

No. Many cause no trouble and are left alone. Removal is advised when they are impacted, repeatedly infected, or damaging the tooth next door.

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