I had tooth (one right next to the very front teeth) filled on the back side, 8 or 9 years back. it was a VERY tiny bit of decay then. For about 2-3 months after having that filling, i had some sensitivity in tooth, mostly to cold air, and very cold water, or beverage. It then stopped, and had no problems with pain since. About a month ago , i noticed some more small areas of what looked like decay to me , on the same tooth. (i have VERY GOOD oral hygene, just for the record, so dont judge me!) So i went back to the dentist (a different one, due to insurance reasons, and because my sister reccomended her.) At the dentist office they did xrays, and examined all my teeth, and was told i needed to get more fillings. (and a wisdom tooth removed, ugh!) I have a appointment next week to have all this done. However, since i went in for the exam and xrays, that same tooth has became extremely sensitive again, and im wondering if this is just due to all the poking/prodding/and scraping or what not, that she did during the exam. and if it was anything else, (like HOPEFULLY NOT needing a root canal!) shouldnt she had realized from at least viewing the xrays, if not from the exam?

Sorry if im coming off alittle over anxious,....like i said the appt.'s next week. and me + dentist = alittle anxiety!

Thanks!

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