Actually, I'd say if the sensitivity lasts more than a week or feels unusually sharp, it's worth checking in with your dentist. My grandson had a wire slightly out of place once—better safe than sorry...
Had a similar issue myself, but honestly, sensitivity can linger longer than a week sometimes without it being serious. I'd give it a bit more time unless it's really sharp or painful... dentists aren't cheap these days.
"I'd give it a bit more time unless it's really sharp or painful... dentists aren't cheap these days."
Totally agree with this. I've had my fair share of tooth sensitivity over the years, and sometimes it just takes a while to settle down. One thing I've noticed is that certain toothpastes can help ease the discomfort—especially those made specifically for sensitive teeth. But yeah, if your kid starts complaining about sharp pain or it gets worse, better safe than sorry. Dental bills are no joke these days...
"Dental bills are no joke these days..."
Haha, tell me about it. First time I had tooth pain as an adult, I panicked and rushed straight to the dentist thinking my tooth was about to fall out or something—turned out it was just sensitivity from grinding my teeth during sleep. Felt kinda silly afterward, but hey, better safe than sorry. Hang in there, hopefully your kiddo's tooth settles down soon... and your wallet stays intact.
"better safe than sorry."
Yeah, totally get that. Took my daughter in last month for what I thought was a cavity—dentist said it was nothing, just some staining from juice. Still charged me for the visit though... go figure. Now I'm wondering if I should get a second opinion next time something comes up. Anyway, hope your kid feels better soon and you don't have to deal with any more surprise bills.
