Question for dental students.

[hey_you]

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First of all I don't have dental insurance and I can't afford to see a dentist, that's why I'm asking a question here. I have a little bit of focal inflammation without pain in my gum where right lower wisdom teeth taken out 3 yrs ago. I haven't seen a dentist in two years (no insurance), but try to take reasonable care of my teeth (brush twice a day and floss 80% of times i'm suppose to). This little inflammation is accompanied by spontaneous fast burst of dull pain that travels up my cheek and head. Sometimes trigger by bitting down or swallowing. Scratching the side of my head will trigger pain, most notably in my ear. I'm thinking that I may have a little cavity that had spread to my root canal. Don't see any obvious cavity b/c the furthest teeth back already has a filling in it - don't know what procedure was done. Question: can you get cavity in a teeth with filling in it? can you have root canal infection without pain in the teeth itself, only inflammation in next door gum?

I know some are worry about liability issue. I'm only asking for your opinion, not an official diagnosis, so no need to feel liable. Send me a PM if you're worry. Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[hey_you]

lots of people, no bite?

 

[Biogirl361]

yes it is possible to have a cavity in a tooth that already has a filling. seriously though, it sounds like you need to see a dentist if you're having pain, especially if it travels as you described. If you've got a dental school in your state, you can get significantly more affordable care there than at a regular dental office. just a heads up, the mods will probably close this thread soon cause we aren't allowed to say anything about cases online. I really urge you to head to the closest dental school as soon as you can, or if you have medical insurance you may want to try seeing a doctor.

 

[hey_you]

yes it is possible to have a cavity in a tooth that already has a filling. seriously though, it sounds like you need to see a dentist if you're having pain, especially if it travels as you described. If you've got a dental school in your state, you can get significantly more affordable care there than at a regular dental office. just a heads up, the mods will probably close this thread soon cause we aren't allowed to say anything about cases online. I really urge you to head to the closest dental school as soon as you can, or if you have medical insurance you may want to try seeing a doctor.

Thanks for the reply biogirl. I'm trying to look for some resources right now, but waitlist for low-fee price at my university takes forever.

 

[IChick]

First of all I don't have dental insurance and I can't afford to see a dentist, that's why I'm asking a question here. I have a little bit of focal inflammation without pain in my gum where right lower wisdom teeth taken out 3 yrs ago. I haven't seen a dentist in two years (no insurance), but try to take reasonable care of my teeth (brush twice a day and floss 80% of times i'm suppose to). This little inflammation is accompanied by spontaneous fast burst of dull pain that travels up my cheek and head. Sometimes trigger by bitting down or swallowing. Scratching the side of my head will trigger pain, most notably in my ear. I'm thinking that I may have a little cavity that had spread to my root canal. Don't see any obvious cavity b/c the furthest teeth back already has a filling in it - don't know what procedure was done. Question: can you get cavity in a teeth with filling in it? can you have root canal infection without pain in the teeth itself, only inflammation in next door gum?

I know some are worry about liability issue. I'm only asking for your opinion, not an official diagnosis, so no need to feel liable. Send me a PM if you're worry. Thanks for your help in advance.

If I was in your situation, I would go see a Dr. despite you don't have insurance. I never had insurance before school so i understand how you wouldn't want to go for something so "little" like this. But you don't want to ahve it blow up before going. Good luck and hope it's not something major.

 

[3rdMolarRoller]

people used to die from cavities, so don't let it go. Once that infection spreads, it won't be a couple hundred dollars, it will be a few thousand dollars

 

[DrTacoElf]

Based on what youve said your already getting accessory innervation being triggered (greater auricular nerve) and possibly the auriculotemporal nerve. Just go get checked out - may turn out to be little to nothing or you may have an infection which is something that must be taken care of. Xrays alone are not that expensive and will let you know where you stand.

 

[ItsGavinC]

You need to see a dentist rather than seeking advice from dental students on the internet. Good luck!