What does it mean if I had a small cavity filled about 2 months ago & is still sensitive to cold liquid?

A week after my tooth was filled, it became sensitive to cold and my left jaw (side that the cavity was on) ached. Went back to the dentist and he shaved down the filling. I've been under a lot of stress and I know I've been clenching and tapping my teeth together at night (specifically on the side w/ the cavity). Returned to the dentist and had him take an x-ray. X-ray shows the cavity was very small - no where near the pulp and shows no need for a root canal. My jaw is just now starting to feel better (my clenching is slowly decreasing because I'm no longer stressed) but my tooth is still sensitive to cold, specifically liquid. Otherwise, the tooth doesn't bother me. The pain is sharp but it is not throbbing. If I return to the dentist, he said he has no choice but to give me a root canal. Was wondering if the sensitivity is still a product of my clenching (which has been decreasing) and NOT an indicator for a root canal. Thanks.

Answers:
Probably is a result of the clenching. That and the fact that tooth enamel insulates the inner tooth from heat and cold. The filling carries the cold sensation past that insulation into the tooth where the nerve reacts to it. That will fade eventually as the tooth adapts. You might see if your dentist can recommend a mouthpiece to be worn at night to prevent grinding your teeth together, as you may still be doing it during sleep, even though you have stopped while awake. At any rate, you have my sympathy, as I too have suffered through this problem.
a nerve has maybe been damaged and caused it feel sensitive, because i have sensitive teeth and thats how they feel.maybe once you stop grinding it will calm down a little.

try using a toothpaste for sensitive teeth!

also, its hard to know when you've stopped grinding your teeth!my sister wears a special gumshield her dentist gave her at night to stop her grinding her teeth, because it can lead to migranes and things like that!
NO NERVE IS DAMAGED. ALL THAT IT IS IS THAT IT MAY HAVE A SMALL LEAK IN IT. GO BACK AND THE DENTIST WILL SEAL IT UP.

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