The dentist greeted Ashley and then Behnam. Behnam reported achalasia, a history of chest and throat infections, recent antibiotics for a bad voice, and tooth pain that started the day after beginning the antibiotics. The dentist examined the teeth by tapping, took X-rays, and performed cold testing. The X-ray showed nothing obvious and the filling was shallow. Cold testing showed only a slightly longer reaction on the suspect tooth, not enough to confirm irreversible pulpitis. The dentist advised pain relief, explained warning signs, and said they could re-test if symptoms changed.