I had something similar happen after cracking a tooth last year. Cold stuff was uncomfortable, but hot drinks were way worse...felt like a sharp jab every time I sipped coffee or tea. My dentist explained that heat sensitivity can sometimes mean the nerve is irritated or inflamed, so it's good you're getting it checked soon. Mine ended up needing a root canal (ugh), but hopefully yours isn't as serious. Fingers crossed!
Yeah, heat sensitivity is definitely a red flag for nerve irritation. Good thing you got it checked out early—catching it sooner usually means less hassle down the road. Root canals aren't fun, but they're honestly not as bad as most people fear. I've seen plenty of patients relieved afterward because the pain finally stops.
One thing I'd add: sometimes cracked teeth can be tricky to diagnose right away. I've had patients come in with similar symptoms, and we couldn't spot the crack clearly until we did some deeper imaging or testing. If your dentist doesn't find anything obvious at first, don't stress too much—it might just take a bit more digging.
Also, if you're still dealing with sensitivity in the meantime, toothpaste designed specifically for sensitive teeth can help ease discomfort temporarily. It won't fix the underlying issue, but it can make things more bearable until your appointment.
Anyway, fingers crossed it's nothing major and you get relief soon. Keep us updated on how things go...
"Root canals aren't fun, but they're honestly not as bad as most people fear."
True, but I'd say it really depends on the individual tooth and how inflamed the nerve is. I've seen patients breeze through root canals with minimal discomfort, while others have a tougher time if the infection or inflammation is severe. Also, sometimes sensitivity toothpaste isn't enough—using a fluoride rinse or gel can give a bit more relief until treatment. Glad you're getting it sorted though, tooth pain is no joke...
Yeah, I'd second that it really depends on the tooth and how angry that nerve is. Had one root canal that was honestly a breeze—barely felt a thing—but another time, man, it was like my tooth had a personal vendetta against me. Sensitivity toothpaste helped a bit, but like you said:
"sometimes sensitivity toothpaste isn't enough—using a fluoride rinse or gel can give a bit more relief until treatment."
Wish I'd known that trick earlier... would've saved me some sleepless nights. Glad you're finally getting relief though, tooth pain is brutal.
