? Dental abfraction back tooth

[steelerblade82]

I think I may have a dental abfraction on an upper back tooth. Has anyone ever had one before and if so, what treatment did you have?

 

[Dr M]

Are you experiencing any pain?

 

[steelerblade82]

Not really, it just feels a bit sore.

 

[Dr M]

Try rubbing some Sensodyne toothpaste over the tooth for about 1 minute and then leave it on the tooth. Do that twice a day and observe any changes in the symptoms.

 

[steelerblade82]

Any particular sensodyne, as I know there are several different ones.

 

[Dr M]

Consider Sensodyne Rapid Relief

 

[steelerblade82]

Can I eat and drink as normal afterwards?

 

[steelerblade82]

What duration should i do this for please

 

[steelerblade82]

Can I also please ask what the sensodyne will do?

 

[Dr M]

You can use any Sensodyne actually. Can eat and drink as normal after 5 minutes of application. It doesn't take it away completely, but it makes any sensitivity a lot less.

 

[steelerblade82]

How do I know for definite it's an abfraction? I tried the toothpaste yesterday and it did seem to take a lot of the sensitivity away.

 

[Dr M]

Abfraction lesions typically appear like small cracks on the tooth. Do you perhaps have a photo you can share?

 

[steelerblade82]

I will try and get a photo, but it's behind the tooth so it's a bit difficult. When I put my tongue there, I can feel a ridge?

 

[steelerblade82]

Should my gum behind be sore?

 

[Dr M]

Is it your last molar? Abfraction lesions do not cause gum pain. Does a piece of your gum cover your back tooth?

 

[steelerblade82]

It's my upper left 5 tooth

 

[Dr M]

It is not easy to give advice on this case without a clearer clinical picture. I would suggest seeing a dentist in person who can assess the area in question more clearly.