Severe Sensitivity or Sharp Pain? Ask an Emergency Dentist
A cold drink hits one tooth and suddenly the sensation is not mild discomfort, it is a lightning-bolt jolt that makes you stop mid-sentence. Or maybe the pain is not tied to temperature at all. It arrives as a deep throb, a stabbing pulse, or a pressure that seems to radiate into the jaw, ear, or temple. Patients often struggle to describe the difference between sensitivity and pain, but that distinction matters. One can point to temporary enamel wear or gum reces