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One of my teeth (#9) became wildly sensitive to heat, cold (lingers a bit), air and sweet foods out of the blue a few days ago. The root tip feels spongy/sore, but the tooth doesn't ache on its own. I just started using Therabreath rinse and it irritated my gums. Should I try desensitizing toothpaste for a couple weeks, or is it more likely that the rinse timing was coincidental and I'm heading for RCT? Is it unusual to go straight to heat sensitivity without a period of cold sensitivity first?

Anonymous Patient

Heat sensitivity is not the best sign. It usually indicates a dying nerve that will need root canal. Please contact a dentist near you to look at an xray and decide the appropriate treatment