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Why is a filled tooth sometimes sensitive to hot and cold?

April 26, 2017cold filled hot sensitive tooth

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Why is a filled tooth sometimes sensitive to hot and cold?

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If the filling is made of a material that is thermally conductive, such as silver amalgam, the tooth will be more sensitive to the temperature of the food or liquid, although it is not usually felt unless the food or liquid is very hot or very cold. If the sensitivity persists, the patient should consult his dentist.