“How long should I have pain after a filling?”
I had filling yesterday. It hurts. How long should I have pain after a filling?
4 Answers
It is normal to have some sensitivity or discomfort after a filling, particularly if the filling was placed in a tooth that was infected or decayed. This sensitivity may last for a few days or longer, depending on the individual and the specific procedure.
If you are experiencing pain after a filling that is severe or that persists for more than a few days, you should contact your dentist. They will be able to assess the cause of the pain and recommend treatment if necessary.
In the meantime, you can try taking over-the-counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to help manage any discomfort. You should also continue to practice good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing, to help keep the area clean and prevent infection.
If the pain is severe or if you are experiencing any other unusual symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, you should seek medical attention immediately. These could be signs of a more serious problem that requires prompt treatment.
If you are experiencing pain after a filling that is severe or that persists for more than a few days, you should contact your dentist. They will be able to assess the cause of the pain and recommend treatment if necessary.
In the meantime, you can try taking over-the-counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to help manage any discomfort. You should also continue to practice good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing, to help keep the area clean and prevent infection.
If the pain is severe or if you are experiencing any other unusual symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, you should seek medical attention immediately. These could be signs of a more serious problem that requires prompt treatment.
That, unfortunately, can be an open-ended question. The tooth pain can be caused from the filling material not being adjusted enough to fit properly with your existing bite. This can occur with an amalgam (or silver) filling or a composite resin (or tooth colored) filling. A simple occlusal adjustment and/or re-bonding of the margins may eliminate this.
If you are sensitive to the filling material, especially composite resins, it may take up to 90 days to rescind. Lastly, if there is deep decay under the tooth, a root canal may be indicated if the filling procedure was in close proximity to the dental pulp.
If you are sensitive to the filling material, especially composite resins, it may take up to 90 days to rescind. Lastly, if there is deep decay under the tooth, a root canal may be indicated if the filling procedure was in close proximity to the dental pulp.
That is not an easy question to answer. It can depend on the individual where the tooth is located and how deep the feeling was. Often there is no sensitivity at all but there are times when sensitivity may last for some extent for several weeks.
Sensitivity following a filling can be normal, swelling near the gum line can also be normal if the filling was near your gum - but throbbing and shooting pains following a filling for more than a day usually mean something else needs to be done. Most of the time these pains are
experienced when the patient's bite is slightly off and hits the contact too hard.
experienced when the patient's bite is slightly off and hits the contact too hard.
