Indeed, that can seem to be the case many times. Your concern is logical, but I can assure you that simply adjusting the bite will not cause any damage, and may in fact help you tremendously. Get to that new dentist asap and see if that will do the trick. All the best,
OH.. thank you soo much for your answer! I've been looking for a new dentist.. however, I am sooo afraid to have anything done to the tooth.. it seems whenever anyone does something to it.. it makes it worse... but, I'll heed your advice.. thanks again!!
btw, that wasn't a dirty word...it rhymes with trap. My apologies.
yes. find a dentist who gives a **** enough to look at the occlusion, or the bite, on the tooth. most cases of reversible pulpitis are the result of trauma, more specifically the way in which the tooth is colliding with the opposing tooth when you close. Teeth are meant to be loaded in a very specific way. When they are too heavily loaded, or are being struck in an adverse direction (like when you grind your teeth side to side), they can stay inflanned and sore for long periods of time. I NEVER refer a tooth for a root canal without checking the bite on said tooth first. NEVER. If there is anything there that may be disturbing the nerve, simply adjusting the bite to relieve this stress often fixes the problem. It is wise to at least attempt this first, even if it is unsuccessful. Then at least you know that the bite is not the cause. That bing said, you may need a root canal, but if the endodontist tells you not yet, take that to the bank and thank the lord you have an honest endodontist. Blessings,