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How long should teeth hurt after fillings?
How long will the sensitivity last? Sensitivity from a tooth filling should go away within two to four weeks. If the sensitivity doesn’t seem to be getting any better during that time, or it lasts for longer than four weeks, contact your dentist.
How do you know if a dental filling is bad?
Increased Sensitivity A missing or loose filling can allow hot or cold food or drinks to aggravate the sensitive pulp. If you notice heightened sensitivity to hot or cold drinks or food, this may be a sign that your filling is loose or that you have untreated tooth decay.
How do you know if your filling is infected?
Symptoms
- Severe, persistent, throbbing toothache that can radiate to the jawbone, neck or ear.
- Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures.
- Sensitivity to the pressure of chewing or biting.
- Fever.
- Swelling in your face or cheek.
- Tender, swollen lymph nodes under your jaw or in your neck.
Why does my filling hurt more at night?
The main reason why toothaches are more painful at night is our sleeping position. Laying down causes more blood rush to our heads, putting extra pressure on sensitive areas, such as our mouths. We don’t feel that throbbing sensation as much during the day because we’re mostly standing or sitting.
Why is my filling hurting?
This is a normal side-effect a patient can get after dental works such as cavity fillings or tooth extractions. The reason for the sensitivity is usually the inflammation of nerves inside the tooth after the procedure. Tooth sensitivity right after dental work is absolutely normal.
Why is my filling throbbing?
Throbbing pain that feels like a toothache could mean that the pulp of the tooth is damaged. But patients may feel other kinds of persistent pain after a filling. Pain while chewing usually means that the filling is causing a problem with the bite. Sometimes the pain feels more intense at night.
How do you calm an irritated tooth after a filling?
Over-the-counter pain medication (or medication suggested by your dentist) Using a soft-bristled toothbrush. Brushing and flossing twice a day, gently around the newly filled tooth. Avoid drinks that cause you more sensitivity, these may be hot, cold and/or surgery drinks.
Why is my filled tooth still sensitive to cold drinks?
Here are some reasons why your filled tooth is sensitive to cold drinks. 1. Type Of Filling Material. Once the tooth is filled, you may experience tooth sensitivity due to the filling which was used. People vary in their response to different filling materials.
Is it normal to have pain after a tooth filling?
A mild sensitivity tooth pain is normal after a dental filling procedure due to the irritation of the pulp tissue and nerves during the cavity preparation. The pain will normally stop in a few days without the need of any other treatment.
Why do I have pain in my gums after filling?
One common reason for pain in a tooth after you get a filling is that the filling isn’t positioned quite right, and it’s interfering with your bite. A filling that is too high can cause malocclusion , which prevents the teeth from fitting together properly when you bite down.
Are You having tooth pain after cavity filling?
Some common reasons for tooth pain after a filling include: Tooth sensitivity : A tooth that has just had a filling placed will be more sensitive to hot foods and cold foods, air temperature, and the pressure of biting. This type of tooth pain after filling a cavity should resolve within a few weeks. If not, contact your dentist.