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How long will gums hurt after a dental filling?

I have gum pain after a filling. How long will gums hurt after a dental filling?

2 Answers

Discomfort from placing a new filling can last from a day to 2 weeks. If your gums hurt for longer than 1-2 weeks after a new filling, go back to your dentist to see why.

All the best,

~ Bernice Teplitsky, DDS
Hi it should not hurt after a filling at all.