Do metal dental tools affect sensitive teeth?

I'm not sure if it's an exposed nerve or maybe the second more sensitive layer has become exposed on a molar, but it's become pretty sensitive to cold. If I just touch it with my (cooler then my mouth) finger it even gives me a jolt. I have an appointment tomorrow for a cleaning and I'm just afraid that cold dental tools will hurt.





Anyone with sensitive teeth know if it ever bothers them or not?

Do metal dental tools affect sensitive teeth?
If your going in for a cleaning, I'm sure when they take the x'rays the Hygienist will find your problem with your molar. Get it treated as soon as possible, before a Root Canal, comes knocking!





As far as sensitivity is concerned... the cold water, might give you a good jolt! Good luck on that, there isnt anything we can do about it. We dont get options in offices when it comes to hot or cold water. We ONLY get cold. Sorry.....





Good Luck...
Reply:You may have an area of recession around your tooth that has exposed an area of it that has not been previously exposed.





Yes, metal dental tools may hurt that area, and you may want to inform them of this so that they can be extra careful around that area.





I would recommend a desensitizing toothpaste, and you may want to consider asking your dental care provider for a solution.
Reply:There are people that are sensitive to the metal. I am one that has to have them use plastic tools when cleaning my teeth
Reply:Tell the hygenist. that your having this problem. Yes the instruments may make your teeth sensitive but they can do a little topical or Evan get you numb before they clean you. At any rate you need to talk to the Dr. when your there this could be a root canal or gums that have recede and showing root exposer.


good luck
Reply:I have terrible teeth and the air in a cold room will bother them sometimes. Any trip to the dentist is painful for me because of this. The tools are so thin and pointy that you don't really feel pain because they are cold. It mostly just hurts because of the pressure and that they are poking that thing in cavities and sensitive areas of your gums.



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