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What Causes Spot Between Two Molars?
I have a spot between two molars that randomly started hurting (a dull ache, no sharp pain) last night while brushing my teeth. It also bled a little. It only happens when I brush my teeth, so I'm fine while eating and drinking. No heightened sensitivity. I'm also a grinder, but it didn't happen yesterday morning. I did use a different toothpaste yesterday morning, but it is one I have used before. I'm unemployed and uninsured and cannot afford to see a dentist.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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The spot which you have seen looks like a dental caries. The decay could be deep which can be assessed by taking an x ray to determine if it can be filled normally or it requires an Root canal therapy followed by capping of the tooth. Please consult a dentist at the earliest for obtaining treatment. This is not related to the change in tooth paste.
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The spot between the two molars could be a decay. Because of the decay the gums might be infected secondary to food lodgement. You might be getting pain because of these two reasons. Bleeding could be because of the gum infection.
Consult a oral physician and take a radiograph to rule out the infection. if the infection is involving the pulp then it can be treated with RCT.
If it is not involving pulp then it can be restored with normal filling (composite), You can get your teeth cleaning to solve bleeding problem.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The spot between the two molars could be a decay. Because of the decay the gums might be infected secondary to food lodgement. You might be getting pain because of these two reasons. Bleeding could be because of the gum infection.
Consult a oral physician and take a radiograph to rule out the infection. if the infection is involving the pulp then it can be treated with RCT.
If it is not involving pulp then it can be restored with normal filling (composite), You can get your teeth cleaning to solve bleeding problem.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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